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RY53 CPO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,767 mi
Last recorded101,767 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 CPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 101,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,642 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,386 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 100,918 miles

Clutch pedal spongy and moist at the clutch pipes

Front wiper blade worn

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Items hanging in the rear view mirror was remove at the time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/ cracks

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 100,918 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Registration plate and frame (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt middle seat belt (5.2.2a)

Clutch pedal spongy and moist at the clutch pipes

Front wiper blade worn

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Items hanging in the rear view mirror was remove at the time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/ cracks

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 98,758 miles

Anti-freeze over filled

Both front drop link upper gaitors are cracking

Front reg plate damaged

Massive oil leak and water leak, under trays is covered

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

Nearside rear tyre is feathering on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre is cracking in the tread, sidewalls and is feathering on the inner shoulder

Under trays fitted and partially insecure

Windscreen has a massive crack but is out of the drivers view of the road

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,897 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 94,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 91,082 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre deep cut outer side wall

offside front outer cv gator slight leak

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,923 miles

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

engine oil level at mimimum

Fail 27 Feb 2013 87,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil level at mimimum

Fail 6 Jan 2012 83,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

fron number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,739 miles

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

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

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

fron number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,584 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,393 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 38,393 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

airbag warning light on

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 CPO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CPO, 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 CPO registered?

RY53 CPO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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