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EN53 CJU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,718 mi
Last recorded142,718 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 CJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 142,718 miles

Engine MIL On

Fail 14 Apr 2014 142,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine MIL On

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 131,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 131,749 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 122,011 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 122,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

mil light staying on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 112,390 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 112,299 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 99,426 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,529 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,339 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,225 miles

engine undertray fitted

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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EN53 CJU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EN53 CJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 CJU registered?

EN53 CJU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is EN53 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 CJU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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