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LC52 CBF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,672 mi
Last recorded126,672 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 CBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 126,672 miles

engine light on

oil low

play in os steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,051 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to mis-shape

Fail 10 Dec 2013 116,051 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to mis-shape

Pass 20 Dec 2012 107,828 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 96,369 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 93,831 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,831 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2009 91,820 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriated

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2009 91,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriated

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2008 69,274 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,767 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,730 miles

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Fail 18 Jan 2006 34,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate slightly disfigured

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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LC52 CBF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LC52 CBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC52 CBF registered?

LC52 CBF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is LC52 CBF safe to buy?

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