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CX53 NUE

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,540 mi
Last recorded170,540 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 NUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 170,540 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 148,029 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 148,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 128,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 122,601 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 104,196 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,456 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,820 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,750 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,619 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 56,746 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 40,762 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 NUE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUE, 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 NUE registered?

CX53 NUE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CX53 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 NUE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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