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CK53 ZSV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

233,023 mi
Last recorded233,023 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 233,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 227,620 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 205,934 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 184,312 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 184,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 165,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 144,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 125,027 miles

EML ON

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 125,027 miles

EML ON

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 107,014 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,392 miles

Front pads low, discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 86,378 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,480 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,344 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,747 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear washer inoperative

Fail 11 Dec 2009 55,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear washer inoperative

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,388 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 45,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Dec 2007 34,923 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,600 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 24,600 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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CK53 ZSV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CK53 ZSV, 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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CK53 ZSV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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