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CP53 FGK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,786 mi
Last recorded152,786 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 FGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 152,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-Body Surface Rust

Pass 18 Jun 2021 147,882 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 147,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 143,082 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 143,078 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 138,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 138,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 130,503 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 115,163 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 15 Oct 2015 100,779 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,221 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 73,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 30 May 2012 64,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,676 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,882 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,436 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,678 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 27,727 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 FGK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue 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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

CP53 FGK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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