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MK03 MZP

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,810 mi
Last recorded132,810 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 MZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower suspension bottom joint boot deteriorating

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

both front tyres treads getting down n/s worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2019 132,810 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower suspension bottom joint boot deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres treads getting down n/s worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,487 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)

vehicle suspension height lower than that of a vehicle fitted with standard suspension

Fail 3 Apr 2018 116,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

vehicle suspension height lower than that of a vehicle fitted with standard suspension

Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 105,021 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 104,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,000 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

suspension lowered

Fail 11 Jan 2013 99,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,410 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,448 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

offside driveshaft inner gaiter has clip missing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 71,471 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,164 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,949 miles

rear tyres close to limit

rear wiper running continously

Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,997 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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MK03 MZP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK03 MZP, 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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MK03 MZP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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