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SN53 CDU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,393 mi
Last recorded133,393 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 133,393 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 133,351 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 126,734 miles

drivers door warning light on

n/s/f outer cv boot splitting

o/s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

brake warning light is on

o/s/f wheel bearing has some movement and slight noise

Fail 31 Jul 2015 121,016 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

brake warning light is on

o/s/f wheel bearing has some movement and slight noise

Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r indicator is starting to show white

Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet catch is sticking

both rear indicators are starting to show white

Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre is on the limit 205/55/16/h

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

slight noise on the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2011 93,342 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/3/4mm

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

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

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm & IS ALSO WORN TO 0mm ON BOTH OUTER EDGES

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

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

Pass 28 May 2010 80,379 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,002 miles

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

front brake discs lipped and rusty condition

fuel filter rusty condition

rear brake discs rusty condition

rear tyres perishing

slight leakage o/s c.v boot

underside of vehicle covered preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,002 miles

front brake discs lipped and rusty condition

fuel filter rusty condition

rear brake discs rusty condition

rear tyres perishing

slight leakage o/s c.v boot

underside of vehicle covered preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,511 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,651 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,462 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 CDU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN53 CDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN53 CDU registered?

SN53 CDU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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