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ST53 GFO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,780 mi
Last recorded108,780 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 GFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,780 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,370 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view close to pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 102,370 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both sides hoses split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view close to pillar (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer face (3.5.1i)

windscreen damaged low down at o/s close to door pillar

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,182 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,095 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,187 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,733 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

windscreen damaged in offside bottom corner

Fail 22 Oct 2012 52,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

windscreen damaged in offside bottom corner

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,804 miles

n/s/f disc badly worn inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,962 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,558 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Rear exhust slightly rusty.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 33,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Rear exhust slightly rusty.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,861 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 27,861 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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ST53 GFO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFO, 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 GFO registered?

ST53 GFO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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