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CU53 LWV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,847 mi
Last recorded135,847 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 LWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 135,847 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 129,977 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 129,977 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 118,320 miles

All rear suspension components corroding

Exhaust system corroding

Light corrosion to rear chassis

Underbody covering fitted unable to view some components

Fail 29 Jul 2016 118,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All rear suspension components corroding

Exhaust system corroding

Offside front and rear tyres worn on legal limit 1.6mm

Underbody covering fitted unable to view some components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 112,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 103,046 miles

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,276 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 92,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,465 miles

Both rear tyres badly steepped on inside

Fail 12 Jan 2013 82,465 miles

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

Both rear tyres badly steepped on inside

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,987 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 61,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,908 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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CU53 LWV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU53 LWV, 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 CU53 LWV registered?

CU53 LWV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is CU53 LWV safe to buy?

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