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PO53 ZVR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,978 mi
Last recorded117,978 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 ZVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,978 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sleeves,either end (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 107,039 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 107,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,478 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,816 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 86,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,944 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,904 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,219 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,122 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,686 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)

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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PO53 ZVR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PO53 ZVR, 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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PO53 ZVR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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