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CA52 LNW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,125 mi
Last recorded138,125 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 LNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,125 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 129,692 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 121,499 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 121,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 121,455 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 121,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,720 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 113,050 miles

n/s/front tyre has cuts to outer wall

Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,662 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 108,662 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,330 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,523 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,594 miles

seems to have engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,016 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,836 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 82,509 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 71,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,070 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,615 miles

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

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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CA52 LNW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CA52 LNW, 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 CA52 LNW registered?

CA52 LNW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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