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MD53 ZNA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,021 mi
Last recorded141,021 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 ZNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 141,021 miles

o/s outer sill corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 141,021 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust hole (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s outer sill corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 132,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 132,346 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,773 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 122,773 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s & n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread slightly uneven

o/s caliper handbrake lever not returning properly

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between cat and mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam softened by deterioration of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam softened by deterioration of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Undertray not fully secure Bolt at rear of shield missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Tread depth 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 96,323 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Tread depth 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,579 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,050 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,512 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,505 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 73,463 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,765 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,666 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,602 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 37,602 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,240 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 21,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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MD53 ZNA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MD53 ZNA, 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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MD53 ZNA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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