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VA03 CXM

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,730 mi
Last recorded177,730 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 CXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 177,730 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 165,948 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 165,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 159,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 159,615 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 151,484 miles

Front anti roll bar has movement in the bushes and drop links

Front shock absorbers limited damping

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 131,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

Rear wheels damaged.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 127,580 miles

Both rear tyres stepping to inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 113,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 113,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,477 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 82,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

borderline wear to offside front tyre inner edge

slight wear to nearside front tyre on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 77,578 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 77,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,256 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2008 67,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,714 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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VA03 CXM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VA03 CXM, 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 VA03 CXM registered?

VA03 CXM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is VA03 CXM safe to buy?

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