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DE53 ZPM

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,061 mi
Last recorded187,061 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 187,061 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 186,249 miles

ecu light on /air bag light on

rear brake discs scored slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2010 186,249 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ecu light on /air bag light on

rear brake discs scored slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2009 174,486 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 174,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 155,758 miles

front windscreen has several chips in it

Fail 3 Nov 2008 155,758 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front windscreen has several chips in it

Pass 26 Oct 2007 131,334 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 104,880 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DE53 ZPM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DE53 ZPM, 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 ZPM registered?

DE53 ZPM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is DE53 ZPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 ZPM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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