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GY53 UPX

2003 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,003 mi
Last recorded90,003 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,003 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 85,660 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,744 miles

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

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

front disks corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,934 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 70,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,164 miles

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Fail 17 Mar 2011 66,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,356 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 57,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight binding nsr brake

slight binding nsr brake

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,221 miles

screen jet n/s part blocked

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,124 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,028 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 UPX is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

GY53 UPX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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