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CP53 EAX

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,956 mi
Last recorded104,956 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 EAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,956 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

EML LIGHT SHOWS A FAULT

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 104,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

EML LIGHT SHOWS A FAULT

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,464 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 100,464 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,888 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 83,918 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 83,918 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,441 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 73,569 miles

advise engine managment light on

Pass 15 May 2015 65,907 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 65,907 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,574 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,487 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 62,487 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,419 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 59,419 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,878 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,878 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 42,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,068 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,206 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 EAX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CP53 EAX, 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 EAX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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