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CN03 MDY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,083 mi
Last recorded145,083 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 145,083 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 123,789 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 118,504 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 117,214 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,343 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 115,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 112,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 98,978 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear indicators getting white

nearside rear indicator lamp slightly damaged

rear number plate getting worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,978 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)

both rear indicators getting white

nearside rear indicator lamp slightly damaged

rear number plate getting worn

Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,411 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,799 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,388 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,388 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 71,401 miles

nearside front tyre 80% worn

nearside rear brake disc slightly scorred and pitted

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside front tyre 70% worn

rear number plate slightly marked

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,894 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,680 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 58,680 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,292 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 36,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,916 miles

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

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 MDY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

CN03 MDY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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