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EJ53 ZNL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,530 mi
Last recorded116,530 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ZNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 116,530 miles

brake hoses deteriorated/poor condition

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

minor exhaust leak

nearside rear coil spring pig tail broken

oil around rear diff

wipers deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2019 116,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake hoses deteriorated/poor condition

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

minor exhaust leak

nearside rear coil spring pig tail broken

oil around rear diff

wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,120 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,381 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear

Fail 15 Aug 2017 104,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear

Pass 19 Nov 2016 102,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 102,500 miles

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

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)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 97,680 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,128 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,339 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,414 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 61,137 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 55,473 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 55,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 48,936 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 48,936 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 May 2007 41,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,936 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 ZNL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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