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MJ53 ZCO

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,887 mi
Last recorded128,887 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ZCO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 128,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,481 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 123,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 116,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear stability sensor broken off at rear beam axle

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,655 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,324 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,766 miles

both front wishbone bushes have minor play

Fail 7 Apr 2017 97,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on the inner edge

both front wishbone bushes have minor play

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,896 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,384 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,690 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,092 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,876 miles

front number plate seperating

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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MJ53 ZCO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MJ53 ZCO, 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 MJ53 ZCO registered?

MJ53 ZCO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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