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RJ53 CDK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,699 mi
Last recorded152,699 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 CDK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 152,699 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes has slight deterioration (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs deteriorated

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 146,320 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 146,320 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 140,842 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 140,842 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 128,969 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 116,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 103,666 miles

o/s/f cv boot damp with grease

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,910 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,841 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,335 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,212 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 41,212 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CDK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ53 CDK, 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 RJ53 CDK registered?

RJ53 CDK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is RJ53 CDK safe to buy?

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