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DG53 ZVT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,898 mi
Last recorded159,898 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ZVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 159,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 3 Jul 2014 146,722 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 176,910 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 165,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre edges scrubbing away and outer wall cut

windscreen cracked nearside bottom corner

Fail 5 Mar 2012 165,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre edges scrubbing away and outer wall cut

windscreen cracked nearside bottom corner

Pass 30 Oct 2010 158,075 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 152,849 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 152,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 148,764 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 123,895 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 123,895 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 99,926 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 99,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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DG53 ZVT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG53 ZVT, 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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DG53 ZVT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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