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CK53 DBV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,821 mi
Last recorded101,821 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 101,783 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,508 miles

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

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

slight inbalance in rear footbrake performance

Fail 24 Jul 2020 89,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

slight inbalance in rear footbrake performance

Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,749 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil cap missing/left off .... engine oil mess under bonet

Fail 2 Aug 2018 81,374 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil cap missing/left off .... engine oil mess under bonet

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,118 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner/outer edges + perishing

Offside wiper split but still clearing screen effectively

Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front tyres wearing low on inner/outer edges + perishing

Offside wiper split but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing + nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded limited vision on exact condition (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing around circumference + wearing on inner edge + nail in tyre

Oil leak engine area

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 66,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing + nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded limited vision on exact condition (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing around circumference + wearing on inner edge + nail in tyre

Oil leak engine area

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,604 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to rear sub frame

spare wheel different size

Fail 28 Jul 2015 60,604 miles

spare wheel different size

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 2 Aug 2014 53,417 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 53,415 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,803 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,587 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,188 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,636 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,977 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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CK53 DBV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CK53 DBV, 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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CK53 DBV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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