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CV53 ZNM

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,392 mi
Last recorded161,392 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 161,392 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 153,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 140,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 127,124 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 126,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,184 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 114,104 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/s parking brake efficency detteriating.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,209 miles

EML on

os h/brake not locking out

Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,209 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os h/brake not locking out

Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,284 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 101,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

engine managment light on

oil level low

Fail 17 Jul 2012 96,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 96,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 90,765 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 82,638 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2009 70,949 miles

front brake disc inner face in slight poor condition

nearside rear seatbelt slow to re coil

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,098 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 56,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 42,541 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 ZNM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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