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CP53 NOH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,080 mi
Last recorded152,080 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NOH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 152,080 miles

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 10 Oct 2020 152,080 miles

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 147,509 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2019 147,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2018 140,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 122,956 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 122,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,158 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 93,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,318 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 91,998 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,011 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,374 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 90,718 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 90,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,503 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 90,503 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 10 Aug 2011 90,236 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 90,236 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 88,123 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 88,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 79,793 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 71,237 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 71,237 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 60,741 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 60,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,445 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)

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 NOH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NOH, 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 NOH registered?

CP53 NOH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is CP53 NOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 NOH shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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