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DE03 ZKZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,899 mi
Last recorded92,899 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 92,899 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread but to close to edge to repair ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 90,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 87,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,508 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 82,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn a little on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,239 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 73,106 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,874 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,603 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,229 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,000 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 56,000 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,017 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 50,017 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,460 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,470 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,457 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 24,507 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,083 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 ZKZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ZKZ, 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 ZKZ registered?

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

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