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EA53 ZLE

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,825 mi
Last recorded154,825 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ZLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 154,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 154,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 151,104 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 151,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 145,356 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 145,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2016 138,716 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 123,982 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention soon. (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 110,392 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 110,392 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 101,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 93,382 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 93,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 87,154 miles

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

unable to fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,281 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 752,465 miles

Centre Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,894 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,672 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,886 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 46,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,728 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 ZLE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA53 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

EA53 ZLE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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