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CV53 OHY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,963 mi
Last recorded134,963 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 134,963 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,784 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose from fixings

Fail 13 Jun 2014 122,772 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose from fixings

Pass 18 Jun 2013 111,959 miles

both front lower arm bushes wearing at rear of arms

front brake discs corroded inner face

nearside rear outer seat blt slow on release

rear brake discs corroded

wiper blades wearing

Fail 18 Jun 2013 111,958 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm bushes wearing at rear of arms

front brake discs corroded inner face

nearside rear outer seat blt slow on release

rear brake discs corroded

wiper blades wearing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,239 miles

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch liner loose.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,224 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 2 Jun 2011 91,224 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 89,593 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 89,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,626 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,396 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,472 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,192 miles

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

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

front and rear discs corroded

front pads 2000-3000 miles

small cuts in n/s and o/s front tyre side walls

Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,377 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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CV53 OHY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OHY, 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 OHY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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