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AP52 CMF

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,436 mi
Last recorded209,436 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 209,436 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 209,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 195,869 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 178,334 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 164,989 miles

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

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

offside rear and both front brake disds corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 154,518 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs very rusty

rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2011 154,518 miles

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

rear brake discs very rusty

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs very rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2010 141,054 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 140,674 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 123,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,522 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 100,416 miles

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

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 Nov 2006 68,405 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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AP52 CMF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP52 CMF, 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 AP52 CMF registered?

AP52 CMF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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