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CV53 OHU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,751 mi
Last recorded142,751 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 142,751 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 142,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of fluid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 135,896 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear SHOCK COVER ADRIFT

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

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT GAITER HAS GREASE-UNABLE TO FIND SPLIT

Offside Rear SHOCK COVER ADRIFT

Offside Rear TRAILING ARM BUSH DETERIORATING

Pass 17 Nov 2015 129,799 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 119,240 miles

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

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

centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 9 Nov 2013 109,828 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,118 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,378 miles

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

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

Rear brakes binding

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,996 miles

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

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2007 63,144 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,445 miles

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

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 OHU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OHU, 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 CV53 OHU registered?

CV53 OHU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is CV53 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 OHU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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