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CV53 ZNR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,163 mi
Last recorded160,163 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZNR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 160,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 155,896 miles

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

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under tray missing

Fail 12 May 2018 155,896 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under tray missing

Pass 23 Dec 2016 148,024 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 147,109 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing bad on the inside edge

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 122,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,253 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 104,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger airbag light switched off

Pass 14 Dec 2012 100,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 92,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 88,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded/worn.

offside rear brake binding slightly after use.

offside rear tyre under inflated.

offside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 88,698 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded/worn.

offside rear brake binding slightly after use.

offside rear tyre under inflated.

offside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,334 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,051 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 51,050 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,889 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 ZNR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZNR, 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 ZNR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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