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CE53 VNB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,516 mi
Last recorded153,516 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VNB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 153,516 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 153,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 147,059 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 143,014 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 138,420 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 132,284 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 125,939 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 119,193 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 99,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 94,464 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,502 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 68,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,815 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,255 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 47,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2008 43,148 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 May 2007 32,395 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,766 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 VNB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CE53 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

CE53 VNB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CE53 VNB safe to buy?

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