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LR52 CUA

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,560 mi
Last recorded64,560 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 CUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,560 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing low on both edge

Fail 29 Oct 2014 64,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OSF tyre wearing low on both edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,742 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,697 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 45,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,852 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 41,852 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,287 miles

front brake pads may be low

oil level low

rear offside tyre deformed

Fail 30 Jan 2007 29,087 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,674 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 22,674 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 CUA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

LR52 CUA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is LR52 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 CUA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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