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CP53 NNU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,615 mi
Last recorded101,615 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 101,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 101,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,232 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 87,903 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 87,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,593 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 81,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,027 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,027 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,657 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 68,657 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,431 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,091 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,192 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 55,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,123 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,610 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 NNU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

CP53 NNU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CP53 NNU safe to buy?

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