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YR53 GTZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,966 mi
Last recorded97,966 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,966 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 97,966 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 91,772 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

eml on

rear discs corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 84,043 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 77,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,533 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,655 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,755 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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YR53 GTZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR53 GTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR53 GTZ registered?

YR53 GTZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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