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CV53 UZY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,733 mi
Last recorded192,733 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 UZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 192,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer drivers door handle works intermittently

Offside Rear brake back plate insecure

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded away preventing full inspection of rear seatbelts ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 192,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer drivers door handle works intermittently

Offside Rear brake back plate insecure

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded away preventing full inspection of rear seatbelts ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 177,749 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 177,490 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 161,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 161,771 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 151,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 141,105 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 135,734 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 129,192 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 121,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 110,782 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 99,997 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 88,286 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract.

Fail 22 Oct 2011 88,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,952 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 54,791 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,173 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,687 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 UZY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

CV53 UZY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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