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DE53 CUW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,245 mi
Last recorded123,245 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 CUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 123,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 99,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 82,813 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 82,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 May 2016 76,372 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 74,163 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 13 May 2015 74,163 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 69,923 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 69,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,565 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,137 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 56,402 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 45,593 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 44,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

incorrect camber angle on O/S/F wheel, possible bent suspension component (could not confirm)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,912 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,747 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,151 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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DE53 CUW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DE53 CUW, 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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DE53 CUW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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