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RJ53 GYR

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,941 mi
Last recorded124,941 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 GYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 124,941 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 124,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,852 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 118,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 116,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 112,682 miles

ENGINE NOISY

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 108,301 miles

1 x subframe bolt missing but subframe secure at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 106,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 106,852 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 98,946 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 23 Dec 2010 98,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,522 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,779 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,280 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,403 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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RJ53 GYR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ53 GYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ53 GYR registered?

RJ53 GYR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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