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CX03 XNN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,362 mi
Last recorded132,362 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 XNN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 132,362 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 125,957 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 114,535 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,072 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 98,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion rear axle beam

Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,318 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,650 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting loose

n//s/r handbrake cable worn

o/s/r axle bush deterated

small cracks in fuel cap seal

Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,372 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 80,372 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESP light illuminated

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,348 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESP light illuminated

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2010 67,226 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,351 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 59,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,991 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 50,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,818 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 XNN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX03 XNN, 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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CX03 XNN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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