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CN03 MDU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,090 mi
Last recorded133,090 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 MDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 133,090 miles

Brake pipes corroded and swollen under protective coating

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 133,090 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipes corroded and swollen under protective coating

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 127,212 miles

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

Plastic headlamp lenses crazed and dip beam image poor

Fail 24 Jun 2020 127,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Plastic headlamp lenses crazed and dip beam image poor

Pass 21 May 2019 119,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 119,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 110,558 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 101,470 miles

both plastic headlamp lenses crazed and dip beam image poor

Fail 31 May 2017 101,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both plastic headlamp lenses crazed and dip beam image poor

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,604 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

both head lamp lenses crazed and dip beam pattern poor

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,423 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 64,743 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,161 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,639 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 32,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MDU 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 72.7%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

CN03 MDU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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