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SK53 ZNF

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,014 mi
Last recorded112,014 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 ZNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,014 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 112,014 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,853 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished not to cords

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 109,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering malfunctioning does not work (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear tyre perished side wall not showing cords tread low on sholders

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.6 on nsr osr is on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight travel in brake pedel and brake pedel slightly spongy

Fail 16 Mar 2015 109,724 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre wall cracking

parking brake warning light flashed on and off during test,but then operated correctly

slight travel in brake pedel and brake pedel slightly spongy

Fail 3 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 104,006 miles

air bag light on dash

Pass 12 Nov 2011 101,274 miles

Air bag light is illuminated

Both front tyres perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2010 98,432 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly split on side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 91,067 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)

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

rear no plate slighly faded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,642 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 50,640 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SK53 ZNF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK53 ZNF, 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 SK53 ZNF registered?

SK53 ZNF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is SK53 ZNF safe to buy?

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