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GV53 RBO

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,334 mi
Last recorded144,334 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 RBO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 144,334 miles

drivers door caed insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2018 144,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamps slightly different colour

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 135,987 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 129,237 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter insecure

nearside registration plate lamp permanently masked

offside front tyre void of tread on edge

rear seatbelts not tested due to seat base missing

tyres slightly cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2016 119,124 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front sill holed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 119,123 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front inner arch missing exposing wiring

Nearside headlamp slightly loose but secure

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter insecure not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front sill holed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sump plug leaking oil

Fail 7 Nov 2016 116,114 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate unable to fully check switch due to lamp not working (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner missing

Nearside head lamp slightly loose

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer cv boot insecure around shaft

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 114,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside stoplamp output reduced

PARKING brake efficentcy only 16% minimum is 16%

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Fail 5 Mar 2016 114,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside stoplamp output reduced

PARKING brake efficentcy only 16% minimum is 16%

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,708 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 98,699 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery loose close to becoming insecur

Pass 9 Mar 2013 91,141 miles

Both front 'outer' CV boots are split & damaged very close to excess, around there securing clips

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2012 84,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Grease discharge from split in nearside cv gaiter

offside cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,994 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 127,536 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Nov 2010 127,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2009 106,790 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 106,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 83,062 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,533 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,934 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 RBO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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