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RJ53 GYU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,853 mi
Last recorded138,853 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 GYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 138,853 miles

brake flexi hoses are perished

front brake pads getting low

nsr indicator faded

oil leak

osr tyre perished and low on tread

slight play is osf wheel bearing has some play

Fail 15 Sep 2015 138,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake flexi hoses are perished

front brake pads getting low

nsr indicator faded

oil leak

osr tyre perished and low on tread

slight play is osf wheel bearing has some play

Pass 11 Oct 2014 132,250 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 132,245 miles

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

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 126,933 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 126,933 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 117,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 117,859 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 105,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 97,393 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,393 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,320 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 83,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 67,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,766 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,283 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads almost 1/2 worn

o/s/r inner & outer tyre walls deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn & deteriorated 205 55 R16

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 GYU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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