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RJ53 GVM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,789 mi
Last recorded141,789 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 GVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 141,789 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside rears inner tread (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2017 141,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside rears inner tread (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2016 135,042 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge and perishing.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wiper blade smearing screen slightly.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention soon. (3.5.1g)

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 135,024 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge and perishing.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Offside Wiper blade smearing screen slightly.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention soon. (3.5.1g)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 129,202 miles

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

both front cv boot in very poor condtion

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2014 124,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in engine / gearbox mountings

Fail 3 Nov 2014 124,927 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in engine / gearbox mountings

Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,400 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

small chips in windscreen swept area

Fail 22 Oct 2013 118,400 miles

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

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)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

small chips in windscreen swept area

Fail 10 Oct 2012 120,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detached from upper mounting

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Oct 2012 120,098 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detached from upper mounting

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,174 miles

front brakes appear worn

windscreen stonechiped and cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2010 95,562 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 23 Oct 2010 95,562 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2009 82,742 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,410 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 72,364 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,933 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 61,933 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,827 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RJ53 GVM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ53 GVM, 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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RJ53 GVM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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