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PK03 CZZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,235 mi
Last recorded161,235 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 CZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 161,235 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mounts both sides slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 155,857 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 149,543 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 149,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 145,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 145,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 139,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 135,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 128,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 121,360 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 121,360 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 114,182 miles

Engine man light on

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

Fail 21 May 2014 114,182 miles

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

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

Engine man light on

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 105,332 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)

Fail 4 May 2013 105,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 21 Apr 2012 95,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,020 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 76,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,876 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear inner tyre side wall splitting

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2009 67,875 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,891 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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PK03 CZZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PK03 CZZ, 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 PK03 CZZ registered?

PK03 CZZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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