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GY53 UPR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,763 mi
Last recorded136,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UPR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 136,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2019 136,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2018 131,519 miles

engine smokey

sunstrip fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 131,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine smokey

sunstrip fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,109 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 122,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right won,t adjust (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake operation notchy

Pass 21 Dec 2015 118,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 114,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 114,458 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,550 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2014 110,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,434 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,724 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 80,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,088 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 65,088 miles

Nearside Front 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)

eml lamp on

nearside front wiper juddering

Pass 21 Nov 2009 50,096 miles

eml light on

Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,454 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,396 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,388 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 UPR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UPR, 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 UPR registered?

GY53 UPR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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