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GU53 NBA

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,692 mi
Last recorded130,692 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 NBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 130,692 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 129,524 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 126,886 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 126,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 109,639 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,048 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,749 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,731 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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GU53 NBA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU53 NBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU53 NBA registered?

GU53 NBA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GU53 NBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 NBA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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