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AP52 CLZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,428 mi
Last recorded166,428 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 166,428 miles

Both rear axle bushes unbonded and have play

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Possible engine mountain or gearbox mountain has gone because you can feel vibration through the car

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Front inner face (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 166,428 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both rear axle bushes unbonded and have play

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Possible engine mountain or gearbox mountain has gone because you can feel vibration through the car

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Front inner face (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 154,590 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 154,590 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 144,336 miles

Front exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres cracked within tread patten

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,969 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 121,576 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pully belt noisy

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 112,367 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 104,801 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 96,961 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 96,961 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 85,814 miles

offside rear tyre tread wear 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 73,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,414 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 31,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,837 miles

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

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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AP52 CLZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP52 CLZ, 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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AP52 CLZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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