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GV53 ULE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,967 mi
Last recorded204,967 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ULE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 204,967 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Dec 2024 203,946 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 202,348 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 198,678 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 194,249 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 189,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 186,393 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 180,340 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 176,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 169,711 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring the view of components.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 169,711 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring the view of components.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 161,341 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 152,574 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 145,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 133,992 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 121,325 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,605 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 112,072 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 98,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 98,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 82,169 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre tread becoming low

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,611 miles

front numberplate starting to de laminate

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 ULE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

GV53 ULE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is GV53 ULE safe to buy?

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