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EX53 VKZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,233 mi
Last recorded112,233 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 112,233 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,045 miles

N/S/R bumper damaged

O/S/F bumper damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 100,031 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R bumper damaged

O/S/F bumper damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,264 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,616 miles

Drivers sun visor not fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,616 miles

Drivers sun visor not fitted

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 22 Jul 2010 60,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,464 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 53,464 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,602 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

possable noise on nearside cv joint

Fail 25 Sep 2008 48,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

possable noise on nearside cv joint

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,907 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,344 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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EX53 VKZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EX53 VKZ, 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 EX53 VKZ registered?

EX53 VKZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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