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GV53 FEM

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,899 mi
Last recorded135,899 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 FEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 135,899 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 135,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,110 miles

Front brake disc splash plates corroding

Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroding (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms and tie rods corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc splash plates missing

Fail 30 Sep 2021 130,028 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front o/s and n/s front brake disc back plates corroding

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front electric window does not operate

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill holed outside of 30cm has been repaired before (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front electric window does not operate

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and tie rods corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2020 125,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and track control arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear smell of fuel at filter but no sign of leak

Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,534 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 122,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 118,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc backplate missing

Offside Rear fuel filter has slight smell and smear of fuel

Pass 24 Jul 2017 113,653 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,361 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,419 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 94,544 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,691 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,677 miles

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 28 Jun 2011 78,071 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,262 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 72,252 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 72,251 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,829 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,364 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 53,296 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,593 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 41,589 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2007 39,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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 FEM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GV53 FEM, 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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GV53 FEM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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