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CE53 PCX

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,903 mi
Last recorded147,903 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 PCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 147,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,785 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 136,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 129,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 129,597 miles

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

slight noise front top strut mounting

Fail 9 Jun 2016 129,597 miles

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

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

slight noise front top strut mounting

Pass 17 Jun 2015 124,985 miles

Both front tyres very slight wear on inner edges.

Both rear tyres inner edge off tread starting too go out off shape.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,644 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 115,644 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,230 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 104,211 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,911 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 86,205 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 86,205 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 127,396 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,553 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,465 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

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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CE53 PCX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE53 PCX, 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 CE53 PCX registered?

CE53 PCX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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