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RY53 CNO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,953 mi
Last recorded135,953 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 CNO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 135,953 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 129,116 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 129,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 123,574 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,130 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 115,130 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,691 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,250 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,080 miles

Rear subframe coroded

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear pads wearing thin on nearside approx 4mm

slight wear on nearside rear and offside rear discs

Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,937 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner ()

Front Oil leak ()

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)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 80,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner ()

Front Oil leak ()

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)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,357 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 47,903 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,982 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,536 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,102 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,076 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 31,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,724 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,070 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 CNO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CNO, 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 RY53 CNO registered?

RY53 CNO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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