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CK53 DDL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,684 mi
Last recorded101,684 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DDL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 101,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,727 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,306 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2016 91,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,075 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 84,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,143 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 80,930 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,846 miles

traction control warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,310 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 11 Oct 2008 45,824 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,155 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 30,364 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 DDL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CK53 DDL, 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 CK53 DDL registered?

CK53 DDL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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