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CA03 BPA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,899 mi
Last recorded178,899 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 178,899 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the advisory limit. also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

horn mounting loose.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 178,899 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging from mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the advisory limit. also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

horn mounting loose.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 167,912 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sills slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 167,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 157,443 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has small cuts on side wall

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body covered

Pass 11 Feb 2016 140,853 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 137,212 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 130,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2012 116,715 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 105,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 105,405 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 95,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 83,116 miles

front discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,313 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,597 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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CA03 BPA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA03 BPA, 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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CA03 BPA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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