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NG52 ZSV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,913 mi
Last recorded134,913 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 ZSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 134,913 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 134,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust missing and manifold blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,584 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake ckeck done in the snow

engine light on

Fail 28 Feb 2018 127,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake ckeck done in the snow

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 120,400 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 120,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 92w (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement park brake not working (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,656 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine light on

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,149 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 108,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,254 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,448 miles

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

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

suspension low

Fail 14 Aug 2012 93,593 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

suspension low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,579 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,310 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces corroded

Both front tyres edges slight wear

Nearside wiper blade

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,532 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front discs rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2007 48,031 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 48,029 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,595 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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NG52 ZSV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey 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 NG52 ZSV, 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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NG52 ZSV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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