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DE53 ZPV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,122 mi
Last recorded149,122 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 149,122 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 146,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 140,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 140,395 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 133,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2013
Fail 16 May 2013 126,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 116,680 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 116,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,349 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 108,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 99,856 miles

brake pad warning light

o/s mirror glass has slight damage

Pass 19 May 2009 87,430 miles

offside mirror cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,518 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 63,804 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 63,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 59,532 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres low tread

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,532 miles

both front tyres low tread

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 ZPV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

DE53 ZPV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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