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EA53 ZKU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,720 mi
Last recorded111,720 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ZKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 111,720 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 111,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2017 100,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,647 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,647 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 84,092 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 84,092 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,647 miles

Coolant leak

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,292 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,240 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,297 miles

both rear tyres quite heavy cracking

both rear tyres slight uneven wear

n/s/r tyre outer edge is getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wishbone rear bushes slight movement

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,932 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 51,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,375 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,733 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,260 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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EA53 ZKU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EA53 ZKU, 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 EA53 ZKU registered?

EA53 ZKU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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