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GV53 WBW

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,930 mi
Last recorded157,930 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 157,930 miles

Damage to body Nearside

Damage to rear light lenses

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 148,938 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight damage to Nearside rear lens

Slight damage to sills

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

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 27 Jan 2017 148,938 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Slight damage to Nearside rear lens

Slight damage to sills

Pass 16 Jan 2016 140,440 miles

OIL LEAK Needs attention

Fail 15 Jan 2016 140,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush deteriorated both side.. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK Needs attention

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Smoke test not done, due to oil level very low

Pass 4 Dec 2014 130,855 miles

rear number plate deterriorated close to x/s

Fail 4 Dec 2014 130,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate deterriorated close to x/s

Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,456 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 120,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 108,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 108,375 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 93,750 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 93,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,711 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 60,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,947 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre rear seat belt has buckle/clip the wrong side of the belt button

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,650 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,066 miles

rear number plate starting to detereorate

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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 WBW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WBW, 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 WBW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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