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GV53 ULC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,755 mi
Last recorded77,755 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ULC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,715 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 71,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front arm rear lower bush's worn

n/s/r shock worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,578 miles

Front lower rear arm bushes splitting

Front numberplate poor

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front lower rear arm bushes splitting

Front numberplate poor

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,484 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,370 miles

Deterioration developing front & rear number plates

Small cut N/S/F tyre sidewall

Wear ridges present/developing front brake discs

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,202 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 29,562 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 29,562 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 ULC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

GV53 ULC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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