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NB03 CDF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,523 mi
Last recorded166,523 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 CDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 166,523 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 166,508 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 151,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 136,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 5 May 2016 118,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2015 98,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,320 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2014 82,510 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 74,798 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2012 64,569 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,569 miles

airbag light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,649 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

air bag light illuminated

nail in osr tyre inner shoulder

Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,927 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,927 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,964 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 46,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,098 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 31,098 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,793 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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NB03 CDF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NB03 CDF, 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 NB03 CDF registered?

NB03 CDF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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