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GV53 ULD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,609 mi
Last recorded77,609 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ULD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 77,609 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 77,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,384 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 54,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,710 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,816 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 49,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,257 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 ULD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ULD, 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 ULD registered?

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

Is GV53 ULD safe to buy?

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