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LR52 CXK

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,344 mi
Last recorded116,344 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 116,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 111,953 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 106,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,641 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

extensive brake pedal travel

park brake efficiency poor

Fail 4 Mar 2022 97,518 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

extensive brake pedal travel

park brake efficiency poor

Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,112 miles

Front top mounts have slight movement in

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,328 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 83,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,211 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,083 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d-bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight wear on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,739 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 59,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,897 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,842 miles

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,633 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 27,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,448 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 CXK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXK, 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 LR52 CXK registered?

LR52 CXK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is LR52 CXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 CXK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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