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AO53 CPY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,077 mi
Last recorded150,077 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 150,077 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 150,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 143,535 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 9 Nov 2017 143,527 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 14 Nov 2016 137,490 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 131,206 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 123,341 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 117,427 miles

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 117,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 111,454 miles

chips in windscreen

front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 111,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

coolant leak

front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

front tyres on the legal limit

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 103,963 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 93,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 93,171 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,332 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 74,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres perishing and cracking in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,872 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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AO53 CPY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO53 CPY, 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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AO53 CPY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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