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LR52 CYP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,291 mi
Last recorded103,291 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 CYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,291 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 103,291 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 99,939 miles

front bumper trim insucure / also front struts mounts slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2014 99,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper trim insucure / also front struts mounts slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 97,061 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,248 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 93,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 90,668 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 90,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise front and rear brake discs worn

advise front brake pads worn

airbag light on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,766 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,106 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,215 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 64,215 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 52,947 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 CYP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CYP, 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 CYP registered?

LR52 CYP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is LR52 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 CYP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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