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GY53 GSO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 GSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 141,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside headlamp poor pattern

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 127,413 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 127,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 105,434 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 105,434 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,696 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,845 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 85,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,291 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,291 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 70,216 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,475 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 60,475 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,875 miles

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

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

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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GY53 GSO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY53 GSO, 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 GY53 GSO registered?

GY53 GSO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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