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DE53 ZNZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,799 mi
Last recorded134,799 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 134,799 miles

Both front wheel arches insecure

Chip stone on front windscreen less than 40mm within zone A

Offside front Anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside rear tyre slightley out of shape

Fail 13 Jun 2016 134,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour And offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour And offside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front wheel arches insecure

Chip stone on front windscreen less than 40mm within zone A

Offside front Anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside rear tyre slightley out of shape

Pass 9 May 2015 120,711 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slight play

front and rear coil srpings slight corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 116,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 116,354 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,943 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 110,880 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Jan 2010 108,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 108,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 105,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 62,203 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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DE53 ZNZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE53 ZNZ, 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 DE53 ZNZ registered?

DE53 ZNZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is DE53 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 ZNZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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