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RY53 CME

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,324 mi
Last recorded181,324 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 CME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 181,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 176,020 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 167,382 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 157,057 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 152,570 miles

Offside Front TYRE wearing on inner edge

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

engine management light on

Nearside Front TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALL

Fail 26 Oct 2015 152,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine suggest injector or fuel system treatment (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front TYRE wearing on inner edge

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

engine management light on

Nearside Front TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALL

Pass 20 Nov 2014 144,260 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2014 144,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2014 133,771 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,330 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,451 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 105,877 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 86,299 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 86,293 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,786 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,348 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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RY53 CME is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RY53 CME, 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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RY53 CME is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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