MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
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
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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