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CV53 OJE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,185 mi
Last recorded111,185 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 OJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,185 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 111,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 106,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 103,500 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 103,463 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly ESP SWITCH (7.12 (d))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,171 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 99,145 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,783 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 95,782 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,479 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 90,479 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,762 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 85,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,088 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,325 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,917 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,560 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,966 miles

rear registration plate lettering slightly faded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,190 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,853 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,421 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 OJE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

CV53 OJE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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