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CN03 MDF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,825 mi
Last recorded193,825 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 MDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2021 193,825 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2021 193,825 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 189,245 miles

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s front lower sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Suspension arm corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s front lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit/ x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 189,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s front lower sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Suspension arm corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s front lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit/ x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 183,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 177,097 miles

Nearside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 162,215 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 140,295 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 130,883 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 130,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 123,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 123,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 113,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 103,838 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 103,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 94,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2010 83,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,300 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,554 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,816 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

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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CN03 MDF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CN03 MDF, 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 CN03 MDF registered?

CN03 MDF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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