MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres stepped and wearing in inner edge slightly
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres stepped and wearing in inner edge slightly
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
off/side/front/ tyre side wall damage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front brake disc pitted on inner surface
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front brake disc pitted on inner surface
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MT53 GVJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MT53 GVJ, 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 MT53 GVJ registered?
MT53 GVJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is MT53 GVJ safe to buy?
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