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DA53 VZH

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,327 mi
Last recorded144,327 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VZH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 144,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 144,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 127,022 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 127,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 111,301 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,896 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 103,810 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 103,801 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 101,277 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 99,450 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 99,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 91,366 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 80,139 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 74,517 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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DA53 VZH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA53 VZH, 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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DA53 VZH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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