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ST53 GFE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,740 mi
Last recorded81,740 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 GFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 81,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 81,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 77,525 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 71,015 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

Fail 19 Mar 2021 71,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,504 miles

Heavy corrosion to steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,240 miles

Offside Rear susp bump stop rotted away

heavy corrosion on front & rear suspension arms

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,071 miles

front tyres cracking in tread pattern no cord exposed

off side rear shocker protection sleve corroded still secure

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight cracks in tread(4mm)

offside front tyre has slight cracks in tread (4mm)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight cracks in tread(4mm)

offside front tyre has slight cracks in tread (4mm)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,427 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,652 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,147 miles

Chips on windscreen.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 33,126 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Chips on windscreen.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,175 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 27,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front 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 23 Oct 2007 23,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,408 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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ST53 GFE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ST53 GFE, 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 ST53 GFE registered?

ST53 GFE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is ST53 GFE safe to buy?

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