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CX03 DHE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 DHE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,988 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,625 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 70,625 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,931 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorating along with beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

Fail 21 Jul 2020 69,929 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorating along with beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre section exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Aug 2018 68,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre section exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,647 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,579 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,881 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,409 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Jul 2009 49,958 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Jul 2008 47,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,381 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,701 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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CX03 DHE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CX03 DHE, 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 CX03 DHE registered?

CX03 DHE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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