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RA53 ZKE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,673 mi
Last recorded138,673 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ZKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 138,673 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 138,673 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2016 122,488 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 114,329 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 114,327 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front brake application slightly uneven[28%]

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,263 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

head lamp patterns could be better

slight kerb damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

suspect nearside rear tyre has been ran flat wear marks to outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,601 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,118 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,110 miles

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

O/S/F fog lamp is damage.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 51,110 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

O/S/F fog lamp is damage.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,535 miles

O/S/F fog lamp is damage.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,436 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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RA53 ZKE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RA53 ZKE, 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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RA53 ZKE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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