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SK53 ZNL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,154 mi
Last recorded131,154 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 ZNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 131,151 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 122,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 122,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,940 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,747 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 111,747 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2014 107,759 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,759 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,518 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,452 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 99,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 94,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 85,206 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 85,203 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 79,785 miles

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

nearside front door hinge loose

nearside front sill area damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,169 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 rear lamp unit rattles when tapped

paint work starting to rust on nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 6 Dec 2006 68,172 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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SK53 ZNL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZNL, 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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SK53 ZNL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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