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MD03 MKZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,500 mi
Last recorded124,500 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 MKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 124,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 110,118 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front door mirror damage

Offside Rear anti roll bar linkage has slight play in ball joint

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output BOTH (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system noisy

Pass 15 Jun 2015 103,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,882 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 92,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,607 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 76,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

traction light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 76,871 miles

traction light on

Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,113 miles

offside rear drop-link

Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,989 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,752 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 44,752 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,980 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,494 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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MD03 MKZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MD03 MKZ, 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 MD03 MKZ registered?

MD03 MKZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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