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SJ53 CVW

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,802 mi
Last recorded154,802 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 CVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 154,802 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

body corrosion-wheel arches/lower sills

engine cover/undertray fitted

headlamp washers not working

Pass 28 Sep 2017 148,991 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 148,966 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 144,403 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 140,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 134,879 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,699 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil level low

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2012 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp leveler switch on front suspension broken

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,998 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,577 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,722 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 44,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 33,274 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 33,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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SJ53 CVW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red 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 SJ53 CVW, 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 SJ53 CVW registered?

SJ53 CVW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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