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CP03 HTA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,655 mi
Last recorded88,655 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,655 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 88,614 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,109 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 86,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,483 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,583 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 78,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 77,171 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Jun 2011 77,171 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,625 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,443 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 72,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,508 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 70,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,110 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 52,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,344 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 HTA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP03 HTA, 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 HTA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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