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LR52 CPV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,523 mi
Last recorded72,523 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 CPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,523 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 72,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,155 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

foot brake travel slightly long

possible water leak at engine bay

Fail 2 Sep 2019 68,154 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

foot brake travel long

possible water leak at engine bay

Fail 10 Aug 2019 68,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle + Nearside rear brake binding + low efforts Near + offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure INTERMEDIATE SILENCER SUPPORT BRACKET ex corroded/ inadequate support of system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (found below 23.75% Line) (4.1.2 (a))

Centre Stop lamp found 80% effective

Nearside Rear Exhaust system showing deterioration

Offside Rear Brake showing slight bind

Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,035 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 66,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 56,707 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 56,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 63,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced O/S low performance (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Mobile fone holder (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on

Front brake discs are in a poor state

N/S mirror is broken

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake discs are in a poor state

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,381 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

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

Nearside Rear wheel brake binding slightly

Offside Rear handbrake low reading

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 57,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear split to inner cords in areas (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Nearside Rear wheel brake binding slightly

Offside Rear handbrake low reading

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,109 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,109 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,031 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 51,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 49,397 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,133 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,548 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,353 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,256 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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LR52 CPV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LR52 CPV, 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 LR52 CPV registered?

LR52 CPV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LR52 CPV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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