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EJ53 ZKV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,484 mi
Last recorded170,484 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ZKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 170,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 165,012 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 159,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 153,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 144,269 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 144,269 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013
Pass 12 Mar 2012 120,038 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 107,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 96,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,517 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 60,662 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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EJ53 ZKV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ53 ZKV, 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 EJ53 ZKV registered?

EJ53 ZKV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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