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M5 CUY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,021 mi
Last recorded88,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 CUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,021 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 68,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

poor body repair to n/s front

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

poor body repair to n/s front

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,968 miles

Airbag Light Intermittent

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 53,107 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 53,107 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2009 43,830 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 43,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2008 41,919 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 32,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

n/S mirror housing loose

Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,437 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)

both front tyres cracking in tread

n/S mirror housing loose

Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,866 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2006 16,865 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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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M5 CUY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M5 CUY, 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 M5 CUY registered?

M5 CUY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is M5 CUY safe to buy?

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