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CN03 MDX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,911 mi
Last recorded171,911 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 MDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 171,911 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 171,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 166,963 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 166,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 154,144 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,975 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 138,975 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 121,523 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 121,523 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine light on

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack slightly damp with fluid

Fail 12 Nov 2015 105,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack slightly damp with fluid

Fail 22 May 2014 98,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 98,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,760 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 94,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 89,645 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 78,839 miles

slight play in nearside inner track rod joint

Fail 18 May 2011 78,830 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside inner track rod joint

Pass 24 May 2010 68,684 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 58,674 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 50,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,698 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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CN03 MDX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CN03 MDX, 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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CN03 MDX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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