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RJ53 CCU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,624 mi
Last recorded203,624 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 CCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 203,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch cooroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb loose (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure lens damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips/crack in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 12 Apr 2018 190,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe clamps broken (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 190,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe clamps broken (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 186,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine management light on

Fail 5 Apr 2017 186,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 183,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm - 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Wipers poor performance - Aero type

Fail 6 Apr 2016 183,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm - 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Wipers poor performance - Aero type

Pass 5 Feb 2015 175,478 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 175,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

EML light on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 169,649 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 157,267 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 157,267 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 133,744 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 113,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,886 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 94,742 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,960 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,148 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 59,260 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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RJ53 CCU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ53 CCU, 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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RJ53 CCU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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