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GU53 YGL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,577 mi
Last recorded130,577 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 YGL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 130,577 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 129,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 122,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 114,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,003 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 101,997 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

steering rack squeaking

Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 91,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 88,149 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 86,383 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,929 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 72,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YGL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 YGL registered?

GU53 YGL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is GU53 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 YGL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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