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VE53 GEK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,015 mi
Last recorded95,015 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 GEK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,015 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,441 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust covers broken (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under vehicle trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust covers broken (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under vehicle trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 79,118 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,037 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,842 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 66,842 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,556 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 62,556 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 57,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 53,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,584 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,571 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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VE53 GEK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE53 GEK, 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 VE53 GEK registered?

VE53 GEK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is VE53 GEK safe to buy?

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