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ME03 ZCV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,131 mi
Last recorded149,131 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME03 ZCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 149,131 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 138,113 miles

Offside Front Inner c/v gaiter insecure to shaft

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly distorted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 137,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Inner c/v gaiter insecure to shaft

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly distorted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 126,141 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 110,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished but serviceable.

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

Offside rear tyre is perished but serviceable.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 110,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished but serviceable.

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

Offside rear tyre is perished but serviceable.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,818 miles

advise corrosion front brake discs.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 98,818 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise corrosion front brake discs.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 82,300 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 59,159 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,048 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 37,044 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,817 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,784 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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ME03 ZCV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 ME03 ZCV, 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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ME03 ZCV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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