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FA52 CAX

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

225,104 mi
Last recorded225,104 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 CAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 225,104 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 212,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishboun rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 212,618 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishboun rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 192,490 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 192,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 163,419 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside and offside headlamp beam images poor!

Noisy power steering operation/drive belts!

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 163,419 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate damaged

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

Nearside and offside headlamp beam images poor!

Noisy power steering operation/drive belts!

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 151,125 miles

Noisy power steering operation/drive belts!

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 151,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Noisy power steering operation/drive belts!

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 138,563 miles

Auxillary belt tensioner worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 138,563 miles

Auxillary belt tensioner worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 125,387 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 125,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 118,712 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 118,712 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,281 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 107,281 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 97,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 89,821 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2008 79,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,767 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 66,811 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,936 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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FA52 CAX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FA52 CAX, 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 FA52 CAX registered?

FA52 CAX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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