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ET03 VCZ

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,297 mi
Last recorded201,297 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 201,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S FRONT AND O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS IN POOR CONDITION.

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

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS IN POOR CONDITION.

TWO SEGMENTS OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 201,296 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT AND O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS IN POOR CONDITION.

TWO SEGMENTS OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 181,085 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 181,085 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 158,633 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 158,633 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 142,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 142,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 123,635 miles

rear tyre edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,513 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 109,513 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 95,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 95,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 77,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,486 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 52,333 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 52,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ET03 VCZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ET03 VCZ, 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 ET03 VCZ registered?

ET03 VCZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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