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SA53 CCJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,129 mi
Last recorded150,129 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 CCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 150,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 146,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 136,844 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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)

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 136,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak under engine ()

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 21 Jun 2016 129,386 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 128,482 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 121,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 118,102 miles

both tyres wearing on outer edges

chip in n/s windscreen

n/s/r shocker casing adrift

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r disc red in colour

Fail 28 Apr 2014 118,102 miles

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

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

both tyres wearing on outer edges

chip in n/s windscreen

engine noisy

n/s/r shocker casing adrift

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r disc red in colour

Pass 1 May 2013 115,657 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 110,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 105,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 May 2010 100,132 miles

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

engine management light on code p0430

Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,669 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 87,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 73,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,869 miles

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

Nearside front tyre RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT suggest change ASAP

Nearside rear tyre RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT suggest change ASAP

Offside front tyre RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT suggest change ASAP

Offside rear tyre VERY CLOSE to legal limit

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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SA53 CCJ 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 72.2%.

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 SA53 CCJ, 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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SA53 CCJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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