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CV53 CZU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,988 mi
Last recorded126,988 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 CZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 126,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 126,987 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,560 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 121,560 miles

Nearside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 116,167 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,051 miles

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

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2014 109,051 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2013 102,567 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,508 miles

NSR brake disc is starting to corrode.

NSR brake is binding.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,979 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,147 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,742 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 35,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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CV53 CZU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CV53 CZU, 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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CV53 CZU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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