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MJ53 GYF

2003 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,421 mi
Last recorded99,421 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 GYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,421 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

both front tyres edges wear

Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

both front tyres edges wear

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,340 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 90,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Sep 2017 84,324 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 84,233 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 78,811 miles

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

e m l light on

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 71,782 miles

both front tyres cracking inner side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,818 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,840 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 55,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,089 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 44,974 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,660 miles

n/s/r seat belt sticking some times

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,797 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,533 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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MJ53 GYF is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 MJ53 GYF, 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 MJ53 GYF registered?

MJ53 GYF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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