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CN53 GOX

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 GOX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 120,004 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2014 132,007 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 125,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake pad warning light on

extensive body damage to vehicle

front discs worn // rear sidelights different brightness // traction control light on // front windows tinted

management light on

movement o/s front seat,just passable

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer tread area

o/s rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2013 125,271 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

management light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

battery insecure

brake pad warning light on

extensive body damage to vehicle

movement o/s front seat,just passable

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer tread area

o/s rear shock absorber cover insecure

oil dip stick not correctly fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2012 125,265 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 125,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 111,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 108,191 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 108,191 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

o/s/f door damage

o/s/r wing damage

Pass 23 Oct 2008 89,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,725 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,273 miles

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

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 GOX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GOX, 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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CN53 GOX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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