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CN53 PDK

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,850 mi
Last recorded131,850 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PDK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 131,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nsf wheel has a slight bind

Pass 9 May 2016 126,781 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2015 123,581 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 113,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 113,115 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 100,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,480 miles

offside rear disc deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2011 86,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear disc deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,251 miles

plastic covers fitted front to rear unable to view fuel lines and brake pipes behind covers

Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,681 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,507 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,635 miles

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

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

Offside 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 PDK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

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

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