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BD03 CCZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,332 mi
Last recorded77,332 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,332 miles

Coolant leak ()

EML is on

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 77,332 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

e.m. light on. windscreen has restricted view

Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,675 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,688 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 61,288 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,804 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 56,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 52,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Fail 26 Apr 2014 49,869 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

eml light on

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Feb 2013 49,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,090 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 49,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,492 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 31,487 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2007 29,604 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 23,478 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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BD03 CCZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BD03 CCZ, 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 BD03 CCZ registered?

BD03 CCZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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