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RY53 CNE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,094 mi
Last recorded104,094 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 CNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 104,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 98,958 miles

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber dustcover insecure

Fail 29 May 2019 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shockabsorber dustcover insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2018 94,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit and cuts on outer sidewalls

front brake discs worn/lipped

offside outer body sill damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 31 May 2018 93,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit and cuts on outer sidewalls

front brake discs worn/lipped

offside outer body sill damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2017 87,866 miles

EML lamp on

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 87,753 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

EML lamp on

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 81,934 miles

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

engine management light is on dash

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 76,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 71,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 71,998 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 68,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear inner brake pad more than 90% worn

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

Pass 29 May 2012 62,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dash

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 62,363 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dash

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,656 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,811 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,006 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,053 miles

front tyres worn

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 CNE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RY53 CNE, 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 CNE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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