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ST53 GJZ

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,529 mi
Last recorded186,529 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 GJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 186,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 176,719 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 170,660 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 163,624 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 156,833 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 149,135 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 149,135 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 143,183 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 135,997 miles

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2014 129,016 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2013 123,197 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 116,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,054 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,127 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 109,127 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 101,683 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 101,683 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,423 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,491 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 84,491 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 75,794 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 75,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,389 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 GJZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ST53 GJZ, 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 GJZ registered?

ST53 GJZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is ST53 GJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 GJZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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