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MK03 MZT

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,937 mi
Last recorded131,937 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,937 miles

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

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

corrosion to metal brake pipes

rear brake discs worn and have got hot ( gone red)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 131,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to metal brake pipes

rear brake discs worn and have got hot ( gone red)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 125,663 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bush's worn resulting in movement

both rear coil springs badly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 120,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 115,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 115,828 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,431 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,874 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 89,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 66,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,836 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,758 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 42,634 miles

Outer Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,385 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 MZT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MK03 MZT, 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 MK03 MZT registered?

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

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