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PE53 MDZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,245 mi
Last recorded169,245 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 MDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 169,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 164,768 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 155,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 143,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 129,072 miles

bothside front brake disc/s wearing thin.

bothside rear trailing arm bush worn and small amount of play.

bothside rear tyres shoulders wearing thin.

nearside front head lamp aim /pattern not very defined.

offside front outer c.v gaiter seping grease.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,457 miles

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

bothside front c.v gaiters small end seping grease.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 108,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bothside front c.v gaiters small end seping grease.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,221 miles

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

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

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,722 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,313 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,354 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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PE53 MDZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PE53 MDZ, 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 PE53 MDZ registered?

PE53 MDZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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