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CP53 DZA

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

224,971 mi
Last recorded224,971 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 DZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 224,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 199,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 197,963 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 197,961 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 191,447 miles

Nail in tyre 2 in n/s/r ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 191,383 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in tyre 2 in n/s/r ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 182,048 miles

E M L is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 181,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

E M L is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 168,301 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 168,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 166,486 miles

N/S/F tyre on limits

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 160,298 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 149,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 139,470 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 130,073 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 121,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 111,793 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 100,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 82,666 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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CP53 DZA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CP53 DZA, 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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CP53 DZA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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