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ST52 CCY

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,643 mi
Last recorded101,643 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 CCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 101,643 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Headlamp switch faulty wont turn off front fog light or turn on rear fog light (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,258 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,420 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

exhaust center section clamp corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak around engine

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e.m.l light on in dash

Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2013 68,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,138 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,859 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,426 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 26,763 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 20,098 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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ST52 CCY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ST52 CCY, 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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ST52 CCY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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