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CV53 OMB

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,258 mi
Last recorded155,258 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 OMB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 155,258 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively possibly slightly seized handbrake cable? (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has several leaks! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 155,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light is on! (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing very badly on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively possibly slightly seized handbrake cable? (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has several leaks! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is very low! 1 litre added for testing purposes

Pass 27 Jan 2020 144,977 miles

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

Nearside passenger door trim loose and protruding

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 144,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside passenger door trim loose and protruding

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 136,184 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 136,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc sign of getting hot due to binding

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 126,888 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,170 miles

uneven tread wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2017 114,170 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

uneven tread wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2016 96,438 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,371 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 95,371 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,381 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Wipers poor.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,545 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,397 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,785 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 76,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 front tyre badly worn on inside edge.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,314 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 68,307 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,170 miles

Both number plates starting to de-laminate.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,292 miles

Nearside rear light cluster cracked.

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 51,838 miles

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

Nearside rear light cluster cracked.

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,834 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,368 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 24,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,159 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 OMB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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