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ET03 ZXU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,768 mi
Last recorded194,768 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 ZXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 194,768 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 182,352 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 169,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 157,680 miles

1 x rear fog lamp.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on flexi ferrules.

drivers door sticking,

n/s/ wiper worn on rivets.

o/s/f tyre 11 years old.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 157,680 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1 x rear fog lamp.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on flexi ferrules.

drivers door sticking,

n/s/ wiper worn on rivets.

o/s/f tyre 11 years old.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 157,680 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1 x rear fog lamp.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door sticking.

n/s/ wiper worn on rivets.

o/s/f tyre 11 yeras old.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 144,944 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers worn

rear discs scored,lipped & pitted

Fail 7 Aug 2013 144,944 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs pitted & lipped

front wipers worn

rear brakes sticking slightly

rear discs scored,lipped & pitted

Pass 8 Aug 2012 132,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 121,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 121,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 111,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,777 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 92,358 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 83,050 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 83,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 73,553 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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ET03 ZXU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ET03 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

ET03 ZXU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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