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SA53 ZDY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,809 mi
Last recorded124,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 ZDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 124,809 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 98,566 miles

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

air-bag warning lamp is on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,566 miles

air-bag warning lamp is on

Fail 20 Feb 2010 78,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 78,673 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,414 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 85,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 71,406 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 71,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SA53 ZDY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA53 ZDY, 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 SA53 ZDY registered?

SA53 ZDY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is SA53 ZDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 ZDY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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