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GU53 POA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,889 mi
Last recorded88,889 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 POA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,889 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 88,889 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,459 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 85,326 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, 2 buldges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,652 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,127 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 80,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 79,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,245 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,633 miles

both front outer c.v. gaitors slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,128 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2015 74,128 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,858 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,305 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 70,305 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,404 miles

esp light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,151 miles

front brake disc slight worn

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

rear brake disc slight worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,893 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,893 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,921 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 45,905 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,066 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 POA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

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

Is GU53 POA safe to buy?

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