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LO03 CPX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 CPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,019 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of wishbone worn at pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 98,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber badly torn and brittle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber badly torn and brittle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of wishbone worn at pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,772 miles

exhaust system corroded

gearbox sump corroded

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,877 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 96,877 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 95,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 95,790 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 92,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 92,677 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2019 92,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/ BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust clamp excessively corroded

coolant leak at thermostat housing area

service lamp illuminated

Fail 31 Oct 2017 81,576 miles

Emissions not tested due to unstable engine speed (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust clamp excessively corroded

coolant leak at thermostat housing area

engine management lamp illuminated

service lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has deterioration 195 65 r 15

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 r 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has deterioration on the inner edge 195 65 r 15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 r 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has deterioration on the inner edge 195 65 r 15

Offside Rear Tyre is at 3 mm tread depth

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Oct 2015 72,641 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,545 miles

Engine management warning light on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,218 miles

EML on

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,956 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,694 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,170 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,511 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 8,585 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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LO03 CPX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LO03 CPX, 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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LO03 CPX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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