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NJ53 CBV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,244 mi
Last recorded134,244 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 CBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 134,244 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 134,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,557 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 108,766 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 94,618 miles

Front number plate has screw sticking out

Nearside front and offside rear brake disc's corroded

Slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 23 Feb 2013 94,618 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate has screw sticking out

Nearside front and offside rear brake disc's corroded

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,256 miles

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

nsf brake back plate corroded and holled but secure

nsr brake back plate corroded and holled but secure

Fail 5 Jan 2012 84,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nsf brake back plate corroded and holled but secure

nsr brake back plate corroded and holled but secure

Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,751 miles

front windscreen has damage but not in zone areas

Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,685 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,503 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,360 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 48,689 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,627 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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NJ53 CBV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NJ53 CBV, 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 NJ53 CBV registered?

NJ53 CBV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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