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SN53 CBF

2003 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,917 mi
Last recorded161,917 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 161,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight knocking sound coming from front suspension

Fail 19 Apr 2022 161,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bottom ball joint mounting plate cracked on one of the fixing bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight knocking sound coming from front suspension

Pass 24 Apr 2021 147,182 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 147,180 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 135,930 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,301 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle cover missing/damaged

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 113,300 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,437 miles

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 84,437 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,734 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,182 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 51,107 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front numberplate stained slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,398 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 38,398 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,758 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,380 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,410 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in centre tread

unable to fully check under body due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,007 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 22,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CBF is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CBF, 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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SN53 CBF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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