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PE53 CZJ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,266 mi
Last recorded227,266 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 CZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 227,266 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 220,888 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 220,768 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 215,028 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 215,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure 2 BOLTS MISSING FROM FRONT SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSR PARKING BRAKE HAS LOWER EFFORT COMPARED TO OSR

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 213,674 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 213,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 203,775 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 193,134 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 185,048 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 184,886 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter head (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 177,310 miles

cuts on outer walls,both front tyres,no cords or ply exposed.

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 1 Jun 2016 177,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located at top mounting (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cuts on outer walls,both front tyres,no cords or ply exposed.

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 5 May 2015 163,889 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 160,483 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2014 160,483 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2013 143,348 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 143,348 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 128,309 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,396 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 18 Feb 2011 111,129 miles

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

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Feb 2010 97,366 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,028 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 65,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,496 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,929 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 50,929 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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PE53 CZJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE53 CZJ, 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 PE53 CZJ registered?

PE53 CZJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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