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SV53 GCY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,838 mi
Last recorded171,838 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 171,838 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 159,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 159,501 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm, valve stem is bent (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 152,104 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 9 Aug 2018 151,981 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Aug 2017 137,603 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2016 123,054 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2016 123,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2015 112,752 miles

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

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

full undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

o.s.f tyre worn low in tread

Fail 14 Aug 2015 112,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

full undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

o.s.f tyre worn low in tread

Fail 1 Nov 2014 108,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f outer wheel arch surface corrosion

n/s/r brake grabing

Pass 1 Nov 2014 108,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/f outer wheel arch surface corrosion

n/s/r brake grabing

Fail 29 Aug 2014 107,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 103,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 103,347 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,812 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 88,569 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 81,888 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre rear seat belt has buckle on wrong side of clip making it unusable but it does fasten and relase correctly for mot.

turbo pipe to intercooler becoming insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2010 81,888 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre rear seat belt has buckle on wrong side of clip making it unusable but it does fasten and relase correctly for mot.

turbo pipe to intercooler becoming insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,216 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,309 miles

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

cut nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2008 61,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

cut offside front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,621 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,264 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 35,239 miles

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

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)

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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SV53 GCY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV53 GCY, 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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SV53 GCY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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