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AX03 ZPH

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,026 mi
Last recorded168,026 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 ZPH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 168,026 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 151,660 miles

Both rear brakes have a slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2016 151,658 miles

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

Both rear brakes have a slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 145,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 140,468 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 134,972 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 134,972 miles

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

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 30 Aug 2012 128,058 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 128,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 120,344 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 120,344 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 113,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 106,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 106,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 99,555 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 90,698 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,291 miles

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

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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AX03 ZPH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX03 ZPH, 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 AX03 ZPH registered?

AX03 ZPH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is AX03 ZPH safe to buy?

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