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CP53 DZT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,953 mi
Last recorded65,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 DZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 65,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front o/s front brake back plate insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,655 miles

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

advise EML illuminated

advise rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 29 Mar 2021 65,655 miles

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

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

advise EML illuminated

advise rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,142 miles

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,410 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,578 miles

rear suspension rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,621 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 57,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 55,348 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 53,098 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 53,098 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,977 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,532 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,227 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,730 miles

o/s/f tyre wall has a cut in it cords NOT showing

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 DZT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CP53 DZT, 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 CP53 DZT registered?

CP53 DZT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for CP53 DZT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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