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SW53 CFV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,266 mi
Last recorded151,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 CFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 151,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 147,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 147,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2024 142,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 142,699 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 135,615 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 126,696 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 117,230 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 111,088 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper slight damaged /no sharp edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 111,088 miles

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper slight damaged /no sharp edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 105,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,764 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nsf sill dented

Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,227 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,878 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,404 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,196 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 27,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 23,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,416 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 17,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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SW53 CFV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SW53 CFV, 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 SW53 CFV registered?

SW53 CFV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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