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CE53 PDY

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,876 mi
Last recorded127,876 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 PDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2019 127,876 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

accelerator pedal insecure fit but operates ok

rear axle excessive surface corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2019 128,776 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to completed, due to overheating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle rusted.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both linkages. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bush partly separated ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM AND CUTS AT OUTER WALL ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 123,068 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 117,673 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,870 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 106,426 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 106,374 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 76,501 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,252 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,723 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,436 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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CE53 PDY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

CE53 PDY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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