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CP52 NZF

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,364 mi
Last recorded157,364 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 NZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 157,364 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 157,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 152,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 152,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 144,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f door handle sticking but working ok

n/s/r brake pads low

o/s/f top strut mount slight play

rear brake discs rusty

turbo area oily

Fail 15 Dec 2017 144,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f door handle sticking but working ok

n/s/r brake pads low

o/s/f top strut mount slight play

rear brake discs rusty

turbo area oily

Pass 20 Dec 2016 140,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake judder on rear discs

head lights poor beam

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 136,891 miles

front pads getting low

o/s + n/s/f wishbone rear bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 133,787 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 133,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 119,288 miles

2 leds not working on high level brake light

Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,505 miles

Advise rear discs in poor condition

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 95,505 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Advise rear discs in poor condition

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 78,219 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 71,012 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 71,012 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,516 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2007 65,516 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2006 58,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 58,469 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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CP52 NZF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CP52 NZF, 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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CP52 NZF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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