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RE53 CNJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,180 mi
Last recorded152,180 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 CNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 152,180 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 144,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre support corroded off but as at bottom system still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlight has condensation within and is affecting image.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 135,386 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated and has slight leak at front

moisture in near side head light beginning to adversely affect image

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,863 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 126,863 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' osf centre (8.3.1d)

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

front registration plate cracks

undertray

Fail 14 Apr 2016 101,047 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage os side repeater also wrong colour (6.1.C.1)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment osf (2.5.A.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp osr fog light comes on (1.1.A.3f)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate insecure rear (6.3.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf and osf (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' osf centre (8.3.1d)

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

front registration plate cracks

undertray

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,558 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 88,558 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,820 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres, tread wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,469 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres, walls deteriorating and tread feathering.

Pass 17 May 2011 55,919 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,902 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,875 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,478 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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RE53 CNJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RE53 CNJ, 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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RE53 CNJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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