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CK53 NWO

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,860 mi
Last recorded149,860 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 NWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 149,860 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2020 149,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,913 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake backplates and rear subframe corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Jan 2019 145,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake backplates and rear subframe corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Dec 2017 139,876 miles

corrosion both front brake discs

corrosion both front coil springs

corrosion o/s/r brake back plate

engine check light on

o/s/f mirror cracked

some corrosion o/s/f shockabsorber

Fail 15 Dec 2017 139,876 miles

some corrosion o/s/f shockabsorber

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)

corrosion both front brake discs

corrosion both front coil springs

corrosion o/s/r brake back plate

engine check light on

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2016 128,302 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both starting to split (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front some corrosion both brake back plates

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear some corrosion both brake back plates

some corrosion rear axle and suspension areas various

Fail 20 Dec 2016 128,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both starting to split (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front some corrosion both brake back plates

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear some corrosion both brake back plates

some corrosion rear axle and suspension areas various

Pass 11 Dec 2015 115,538 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine check light on

Fail 15 Dec 2014 104,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine check light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 104,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine check light on

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,098 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 96,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre kerb damaged = worn bald on inside edge should be replaced

rear brake disc surface heavily corroded on o/s/r should be replaced

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber shrouds adrift(loose)

small grease leak from o/s/f and n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiters

Fail 6 Dec 2011 83,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,443 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,235 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 77,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,998 miles

bonnet saftey catch seized

Fail 14 Oct 2009 69,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet saftey catch seized

Pass 11 Oct 2008 62,502 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 53,609 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,975 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 42,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NWO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NWO, 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 NWO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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