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CK53 NXC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,093 mi
Last recorded141,093 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 NXC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 141,093 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 140,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 137,962 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Sep 2015 137,956 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part abs wiring wrapped around (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2014 131,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Apr 2014 131,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2013 123,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 113,307 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 101,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front disc pitted but good brake readings

Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,105 miles

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

front disc pitted but good brake readings

Pass 9 Nov 2009 83,507 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 83,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 66,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,126 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,053 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 NXC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

CK53 NXC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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