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MT03 PZK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,468 mi
Last recorded107,468 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 PZK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,468 miles

Engine noisy on idle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,816 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,300 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement advised! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s shockers have very little damping effect, replacement advised!

Fail 10 Jan 2020 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded of main line (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front wipers in poor condition

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement advised! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s shockers have very little damping effect, replacement advised!

product on head lamp lenses

Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,517 miles

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

handbrake travel too high

Fail 21 Jan 2019 80,517 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak after catalytic converter (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

handbrake travel too high

Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,374 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,892 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 55,876 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,807 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,760 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

front lower arm bushes (rears) slightly cracked/split

front wiper blades worn

n/s/f indicator and both side repeaters pale

n/s/r tyre worn low, close to legal limit, 2mm

o/s hand brake arm on caliper not going fully back to stop

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay and under covers fitted

front lower arm bushes (rears) slightly cracked/split

front wiper blades worn

n/s/f indicator and both side repeaters pale

n/s/r tyre worn low, close to legal limit, 2mm

o/s hand brake arm on caliper not going fully back to stop

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,105 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,344 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,189 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,656 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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MT03 PZK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MT03 PZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT03 PZK registered?

MT03 PZK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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