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CU53 OUM

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

200,832 mi
Last recorded200,832 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 200,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 193,867 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 187,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 187,657 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both front (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 180,681 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 180,676 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 170,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear lower arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

both rear lowew track control arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

exhaust downpipe to centre sleeve clamp corroded through - exhaust secure

in-car headlight adjusters not working

slight engine oil leak to rear of engine

Fail 28 Aug 2018 170,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding disc and pads show signs of having got hot (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear lower arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

both rear lowew track control arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

exhaust downpipe to centre sleeve clamp corroded through - exhaust secure

in-car headlight adjusters not working

slight engine oil leak to rear of engine

Pass 3 Aug 2017 164,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 160,044 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2015 156,383 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2014 153,957 miles

nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 13 Aug 2014 153,957 miles

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

Nearside 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 low (1.8)

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 23 Aug 2013 149,010 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 143,059 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 143,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 139,934 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 125,090 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside front brake disc pads very worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 125,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges

offside front brake disc pads very worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 108,753 miles

Front pads worn down close to warning wires

Head lights have deflectors fitted making dip beam pattern flat

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has small cut in side outer side wall not down to wires

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,183 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,734 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)

Off side front and near side rear tyres have light damage to there outer tyre walls.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OUM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OUM, 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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CU53 OUM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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