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GV53 EPZ

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,471 mi
Last recorded82,471 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 EPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 82,471 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 72,073 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 72,073 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 72,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer tread. Inner tread worn bald

Fail 3 Jul 2017 68,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer tread. Inner tread worn bald

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,222 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 67,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,970 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2014 60,374 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted nearside front

Coolant level low

Engine management light on

Front windscreen wipers deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer jets weak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside & nearside front tyres badly worn inner & outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,905 miles

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

nearside front head lamp motor not working

rear brake discs coroeding

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,672 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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GV53 EPZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV53 EPZ, 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 GV53 EPZ registered?

GV53 EPZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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