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CX53 NUB

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,003 mi
Last recorded121,003 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 NUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,003 miles

Carbon monoxide just met manufacturer's limits after second fast idle

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) wet weather

Hydrocarbon just met default limits after second fast idle

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 121,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Carbon monoxide just met manufacturer's limits after second fast idle

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) wet weather

Hydrocarbon just met default limits after second fast idle

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 115,519 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wet weather

Fail 26 Oct 2019 115,519 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wet weather

Pass 18 Aug 2018 107,919 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,511 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 95,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 87,212 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,391 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,839 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,097 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,579 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,875 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,233 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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CX53 NUB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX53 NUB, 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 CX53 NUB registered?

CX53 NUB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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