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EA03 ZTZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,263 mi
Last recorded208,263 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 208,263 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 194,551 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 185,705 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 185,701 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 175,577 miles

Nearside Mirror damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2015 175,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Mirror damaged

Nearside headlight aim not checked as not working

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 166,668 miles

Fronmt brake imbalance 21%

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre 3.2mm,,,Nearside front tyre 3.000mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 155,734 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check seat belts

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 143,814 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check seat belts

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside rear tyre 3.2mm

Rust offside rear wheel arch

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2011 133,575 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre 2.9mm Nearside front tyre 3.00mm

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Top part of windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2010 123,245 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2009 109,993 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 109,985 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside front tyre 2.6mm below limit on edge......Nearside front tyre 2.2mm

Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre 2.4mm

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 79,110 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 May 2007 79,106 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 69,526 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,976 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 66,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EA03 ZTZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EA03 ZTZ, 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 EA03 ZTZ registered?

EA03 ZTZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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