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CP03 PHU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,254 mi
Last recorded51,254 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 PHU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 51,254 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 47,029 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 43,041 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 43,041 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 42,014 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 17 Jan 2022 42,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 4 Sep 2020 39,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,940 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,321 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,277 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,430 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,178 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 32,178 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,240 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 27,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,354 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 24,825 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,825 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,165 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,631 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,873 miles

Nearside 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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CP03 PHU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP03 PHU registered?

CP03 PHU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is CP03 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 PHU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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