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DE03 ZKY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,344 mi
Last recorded125,344 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 125,344 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 119,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 119,484 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 110,655 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 107,385 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2010 103,611 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 89,384 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR ON EDGES

Fail 11 Nov 2008 89,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR ON EDGES

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,558 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,322 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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DE03 ZKY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE03 ZKY, 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 DE03 ZKY registered?

DE03 ZKY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is DE03 ZKY safe to buy?

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