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GY53 HTF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,675 mi
Last recorded153,675 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 HTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 153,675 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 153,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 147,950 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 135,774 miles

engine management light on

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 Jun 2014 135,774 miles

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

engine management light on

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Jun 2013 127,238 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 127,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 116,223 miles

Oil level on minimum

Fail 25 Jun 2012 116,223 miles

Nearside Front 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,574 miles

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

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

n/s/f outer cv boot in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,021 miles

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

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,206 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot pin holed and weepng grease

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,675 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 36,167 miles

Deterioration developing rear number plate.

N/S/F tyre nearing legal limit(3mm).

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 36,167 miles

Deterioration developing rear number plate.

N/S/F tyre nearing legal limit(3mm).

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,710 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 27,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre tread & sidewall causing deep cut and fouling bodywork when wheel rotated.

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 HTF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

GY53 HTF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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