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PF52 CFD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,805 mi
Last recorded104,805 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 CFD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 104,805 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,386 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Jul 2013 88,616 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in outside wall

Fail 1 Jun 2012 76,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in outside wall

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,890 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 61,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,950 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,330 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 34,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,156 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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PF52 CFD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PF52 CFD, 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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PF52 CFD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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