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CN53 FVG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,539 mi
Last recorded120,539 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 FVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,539 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 114,761 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 109,917 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 105,878 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 105,876 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,385 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 96,385 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)

Offside 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,737 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2016 92,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,620 miles

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

rear both tyres treadwall slightly perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,461 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,185 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 63,185 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,968 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 48,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,331 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 29 Aug 2006 26,739 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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CN53 FVG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CN53 FVG, 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 CN53 FVG registered?

CN53 FVG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CN53 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN53 FVG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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