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VU53 CGX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,114 mi
Last recorded121,114 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CGX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 121,114 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 118,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,404 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2016 108,404 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,192 miles

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

o/s headlight aim not tested

Fail 11 Nov 2015 96,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s headlight aim not tested

Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,483 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 83,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,310 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 63,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,370 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,370 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Aug 2010 38,407 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 33,985 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 33,985 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,419 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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VU53 CGX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VU53 CGX, 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 VU53 CGX registered?

VU53 CGX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VU53 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 CGX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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