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CE53 VNT

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,492 mi
Last recorded216,492 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VNT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 216,492 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount slight noise and notchy

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush filled with hard sealant (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread partially miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

has slight panel damage,both front wings , sill lips

Pass 30 Sep 2019 207,561 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes minor play in pin bushes

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

door mirror glass cracked

rear trail arm bushes minor play

Fail 30 Sep 2019 207,561 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes minor play in pin bushes

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

door mirror glass cracked

rear trail arm bushes minor play

Pass 2 Oct 2018 191,341 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 189,070 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 185,028 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 185,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 178,432 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 168,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 168,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 152,907 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 152,907 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 142,028 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 120,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 120,846 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 97,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,054 miles

both number plates starting to disfigure

Fail 25 Aug 2009 78,036 miles

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

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

both number plates starting to disfigure

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,144 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 VNT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE53 VNT, 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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CE53 VNT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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