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MK03 PZB

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,649 mi
Last recorded92,649 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 PZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 92,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and inside of lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and inside of lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,452 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 92,452 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 92,174 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 92,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 92,067 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 91,438 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket weld snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

gear linkage very stiff

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,751 miles

brake pipes and suspension coil sprigs have corrosion to them.

coolant leak

gears stiff to operate.

oil leaks

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,900 miles

corrosion to brake pipes in araes

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,906 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,573 miles

exhaust centre section bracket corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,336 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,397 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,418 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,299 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 PZB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PZB, 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 PZB registered?

MK03 PZB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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