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SN53 CAX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,264 mi
Last recorded118,264 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 118,264 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 118,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,067 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 110,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,529 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

coolant lamp on

engine lamp on

nearside front tyre damaged

offside front brake discs heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge,damaged & splitting

offside rear brake discs corroded

tyres & brakes noisy

Fail 27 Oct 2017 104,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

coolant lamp on

engine lamp on

nearside front tyre damaged

offside front brake discs heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge,damaged & splitting

offside rear brake discs corroded

tyres & brakes noisy

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,531 miles

corrosion/pitting on offside front disc

corrosion/pitting on rear discs

Fail 20 Oct 2015 95,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion/pitting on offside front disc

corrosion/pitting on rear discs

tail gate does not close

Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,444 miles

corrosion/pitting on front and rear discs

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,788 miles

corrosion/pitting on front discs

damage on offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,646 miles

air bag warning light illuminated

damage on rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,350 miles

damage on offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2011 88,350 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2010 82,255 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 82,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,511 miles

cover insecure on nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,052 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,455 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 54,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,742 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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SN53 CAX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SN53 CAX, 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 SN53 CAX registered?

SN53 CAX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SN53 CAX safe to buy?

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