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GY53 KBZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,041 mi
Last recorded170,041 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2020 170,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 155,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 145,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper upper bearing worn

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear both sills corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 145,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper upper bearing worn

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear both sills corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 140,966 miles

Gearbox mount worn/ split

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

Rear Outer sills corroded, both

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,422 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Gearbox stabilizer mount split

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 135,422 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Gearbox stabilizer mount split

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 129,498 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 129,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 126,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 117,780 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 107,649 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,087 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 97,888 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,388 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,889 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,855 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,072 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,497 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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GY53 KBZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY53 KBZ, 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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GY53 KBZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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