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CX53 VHM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,740 mi
Last recorded132,740 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VHM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 132,740 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 126,975 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Pass 9 May 2017 123,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,088 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,170 miles

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)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 117,170 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,629 miles

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

front number plate loose

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,884 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,448 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 VHM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

CX53 VHM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is CX53 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 VHM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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