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ExpiredMileage
126,823 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has a cut present greater than 25 mm not deep enough to expose cords/ply (4.1D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear axle (2) suspension spring nearside is corroded (2.4C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Not the bulb at fault (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has a cut present greater than 25 mm not deep enough to expose cords/ply (4.1D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear axle (2) suspension spring nearside is corroded (2.4C.1b)
Centre Rear seat belt webbing has a press stud fitted stopping the belt being used (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating (2.5C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured extreme end (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear seat belt webbing has a press stud fitted stopping the belt being used (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating (2.5C.1a)
(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated,not likely at the time of the inspection to ingress dirt etc
(2c)The engine coolant level is just below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations
(2c)The engine oil level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations
(2c)The vehicle presenter is advised that it appears that the instrument display temperature gauge does not appear to be reading correctly
(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the tyre pressures are required as today the vehicle manufacturer recommendations were not complied with
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.44mm
(5.2.2a)The centre three point seat belt webbing has a button within the webbing material that would prevent a passenger wearing the belt
(5.2.5b)The nearside rear inertia real after investigations has released the webbing and after further checks seems to be operating normally,but may have an internal defect that may require further attention
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated,not likely at the time of the inspection to ingress dirt etc
(2c)The engine coolant level is just below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations
(2c)The engine oil level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations
(2c)The vehicle presenter is advised that it appears that the instrument display temperature gauge does not appear to be reading correctly
(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the tyre pressures are required as today the vehicle manufacturer recommendations were not complied with
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.44mm
(5.2.2a)The centre three point seat belt webbing has a button within the webbing material that would prevent a passenger wearing the belt
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated
(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread has a cut present less than 25mm/10%,which does not appear to be exposing cords or ply at the time of examination
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at each side of the central band is worn
(5.2.2a)The centre rear inertia reel 3 point lamp belt function is impeared due to a stud incorrectly positioned preventing the use of that belt around the lap area
(5.2.5b)The nearside rear passengers seat belt retracting mechanism does not always fully retract all the loose webbing without manual help
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
(3.7A.5a)The offside rear service brake has a slight bind present
(5.2.2a)The centre three point inertia reel belt webbing has a button fitted into the webbing material,which is preventing the belt being used by a passenger.
(5.2.5b)The nearside rear seat belt interia reel does not fully retract all the loose webbing when the seat is unoccuiped and the tonge is secured into the locking stork.
(7.4)The engine temperature gauge does not function as per the vehicle manufacturer recommendations
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
(3.7.2d)The front service brakes out of balance are at 23%,it appears the brakes are ready for service
(3.7.2e)The front service brakes efforts during their reducing mode are at 24%,it appears the brakes are ready for service
(3.7.5a)The offside rear service brake has a slight bind present
(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes efforts during their increase mode are at 25%,and during their reducing mode are at 26%,it appears the brakes are ready for service
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
The following vehicle having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection
if continued use on the public roads is to be considered,the vehicle should have the following item(s) systems checked as soon as reasonable possible.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
(3.7.2d)The front service brakes out of balance are at 23%,it appears the brakes are ready for service
(3.7.2e)The front service brakes efforts during their reducing mode are at 24%,it appears the brakes are ready for service
(3.7.5a)The offside rear service brake has a slight bind present
(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes efforts during their increase mode are at 25%,and during their reducing mode are at 26%,it appears the brakes are ready for service
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
The following vehicle having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection
if continued use on the public roads is to be considered,the vehicle should have the following item(s) systems checked as soon as reasonable possible.
(3.6B.1)The front to rear brake pipes cannot be assessed because a protective cover is fitted
(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside floor panels have protective covers fitted preventing a visual examination of the structure
(7.2.1)The front to rear fuel pipes cannot be visually assessed because a protective cover is fitted
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS
SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS
(3.6B.1)The front to rear brake pipes cannot be assessed because a protective cover is fitted
(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside floor panels have protective covers fitted preventing a visual examination of the structure
(7.2.1)The front to rear fuel pipes cannot be visually assessed because a protective cover is fitted
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS
SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
(3.5.1f)The rear service brake pads are worn close to the legal limit
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)
(3.5.1f)The rear service brake pads are worn close to the legal limit
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
(1.6B1.2)the nearside and offside front driving dipped beam headlamps are set on their horizontal 2.0% limits
(3.7A.5C)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference,recommend servicing
(4.1.D1)the nearside and offside front tyres are approaching the legal limit
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DU53 CNA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DU53 CNA, 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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DU53 CNA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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