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CP53 LGW

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,502 mi
Last recorded133,502 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LGW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 133,502 miles

slight free play in front anti roll bar bushes and drop links

Fail 8 Aug 2013 133,500 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight free play in front anti roll bar bushes and drop links

Pass 13 Mar 2012 114,091 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2012 114,091 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 101,498 miles

exhaust blowing from centre and front. offside headlamp loose. front number plate mount loose. nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 101,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust blowing from centre and front. offside headlamp loose. front number plate mount loose. nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,584 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,817 miles

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 9 Jan 2008 72,027 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,745 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,406 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 LGW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

CP53 LGW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is CP53 LGW safe to buy?

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