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CP03 BNV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,069 mi
Last recorded160,069 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 BNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 160,069 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

damage to front number plate

damage to o/s front door mirror glass

front brake pads low

light corrosion to rear axle beam

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 159,848 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid water level at 2%

corrosion to rear coil springs

damage to front number plate

front brake pads low

front discs worn

headlight output reduced

n/s wiper

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

oil leak but not excessive

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2017 151,913 miles

light corrosion to rear suspension

n/s blade

Fail 4 Jul 2017 151,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

light corrosion to rear suspension

n/s blade

Pass 29 Jun 2016 141,111 miles

light corrosion to rear axle

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Jun 2016 140,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side light (1.1.A.3b)

light corrosion to rear axle

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 127,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 122,078 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 117,734 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 113,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front inner brake discs corroded and worn

radiator leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,588 miles

front inner brake discs corroded and worn

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,369 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 106,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking in tread

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 5 Jul 2008 100,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 92,856 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 82,963 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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CP03 BNV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CP03 BNV, 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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CP03 BNV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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