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SB52 PZV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,363 mi
Last recorded158,363 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 PZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 158,363 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

MIL engine management light on

both sides front lower suspension arms, rear compliance bushes worn

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode/swell

bulbs not working in high level stop light

slight brake bind/tightness in nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Feb 2014 148,523 miles

all brake pipes corroding

noise from gearbox

Pass 6 Feb 2013 135,501 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 134,161 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rear disc inner faces corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 119,768 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth low, 2mm, advise renewal

offside front tyre tread depth low, 3mm, advise renewal (225/45ZR17 93w)

play / wear in offside front steering rack tie rod ball joint bordering on being excessive

slight play in nearside front steering rack tie rod ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2011 104,720 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,991 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,053 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,570 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,089 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,910 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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SB52 PZV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SB52 PZV, 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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SB52 PZV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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