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SJ53 GUX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,673 mi
Last recorded90,673 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 GUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,673 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 90,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,881 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 63,881 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,324 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,055 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,893 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 20,893 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,484 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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SJ53 GUX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ53 GUX, 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 SJ53 GUX registered?

SJ53 GUX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ53 GUX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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