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MC53 GHO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,858 mi
Last recorded125,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 GHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 125,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 124,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 122,642 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 120,729 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 118,507 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 118,483 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure backing plate adrift (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 116,302 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 115,537 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 111,796 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 111,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,274 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 106,274 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 99,399 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 13,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,973 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 90,947 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 87,890 miles

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

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

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

rear pads appear low

Fail 27 Sep 2011 86,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,321 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,854 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,610 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 46,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,732 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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MC53 GHO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MC53 GHO, 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 MC53 GHO registered?

MC53 GHO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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