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MK03 MZU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

205,622 mi
Last recorded205,622 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 MZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 205,622 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 205,578 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 176,921 miles

Both rear inner wheel rims buckled

N/S/R lamp unit has a water ingress

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre starting to get low and cracking in treads

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 176,512 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Both rear inner wheel rims buckled

N/S/R lamp unit has a water ingress

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F tyre starting to get low and cracking in treads

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 161,509 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shockers corroded

hand brake lever high travel

Fail 28 Sep 2020 161,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shockers corroded

hand brake lever high travel

Pass 14 Apr 2019 156,213 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 155,073 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 149,743 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 142,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 134,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 127,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering belt slipping.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 127,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering belt slipping.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 119,587 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,283 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 102,939 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,939 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 92,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 85,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 76,513 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 76,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 57,267 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 57,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MZU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

MK03 MZU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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