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CP53 EAF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,203 mi
Last recorded149,203 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 EAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 149,203 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Underside covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 149,203 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Underside covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 137,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 123,983 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 119,229 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 119,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 109,907 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 103,153 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 103,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 97,026 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 97,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 91,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 82,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 67,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,921 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,177 miles

NSR/OSR tyres getting close to limit. NSR on 2.8mm, OSR on 3mm.

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 EAF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EAF, 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 CP53 EAF registered?

CP53 EAF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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