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RY53 CPF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,071 mi
Last recorded171,071 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 CPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 171,071 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 170,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 162,624 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 162,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 150,517 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 139,105 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 May 2014 139,105 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 128,639 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 116,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 107,700 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 107,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 103,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 91,599 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 86,886 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust is showing age

small chips in windscreen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 21 May 2008 86,886 miles

exhaust is showing age

small chips in windscreen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,772 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 CPF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CPF, 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 CPF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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