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CP52 ODB

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,062 mi
Last recorded112,062 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 ODB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 112,062 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 105,163 miles

brakes are slightly spongy advise investigate

engine oil leaks

front suspension lower arm bushes are cracked

front tyres are worn on the insides advise tracking

n/s repeater bulb is badly faded

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear brake disc is corroded and worn

o/s rear wheel rim is damaged on the inside

rear suspension bushes are cracked

rear wiper blade is torn

Fail 12 Nov 2014 105,163 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

brakes are slightly spongy advise investigate

coolant is low

engine oil leaks

front suspension lower arm bushes are cracked

front tyres are worn on the insides advise tracking

n/s repeater bulb is badly faded

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear brake disc is corroded and worn

o/s rear wheel rim is damaged on the inside

rear suspension bushes are cracked

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,888 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,513 miles

air bag light on

chip in windscreen (zone A)

engine management light on

offside head lamp damaged

rear brake discs worn

rear bumper damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2012 92,513 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

chip in windscreen (zone A)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside head lamp damaged

rear brake discs worn

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,982 miles

damage to rear bumper

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,495 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,107 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 20,335 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 ODB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CP52 ODB, 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 ODB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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