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CP03 YLM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 YLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,491 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 67,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body work damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2012 65,645 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes are wearing low

nearside front tyre woun on inner and close to limit

nearside headlamp has been repaired

rear brakes worn very low

rear tyres are close to limit and perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,645 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes are wearing low

nearside front tyre woun on inner and close to limit

nearside headlamp has been repaired

rear brakes worn very low

rear tyres are close to limit and perished

Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,531 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs are worn/corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,215 miles

all brake discs corroded

traction control light is on

Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,167 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,809 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 44,704 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 YLM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLM, 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 CP03 YLM registered?

CP03 YLM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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