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CP53 LGL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,990 mi
Last recorded154,990 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LGL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 154,990 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 154,990 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 146,566 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 138,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 125,199 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 125,199 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,258 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,183 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,738 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,842 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,777 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 31,777 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,100 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 30,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front door has slight damage, dent and scratch

Fail 30 Sep 2009 28,473 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front door has slight damage, dent and scratch

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,249 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,913 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 LGL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc 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 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

CP53 LGL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is CP53 LGL safe to buy?

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