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SL03 ZVK

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,040 mi
Last recorded111,040 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ZVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 111,040 miles

OIL LEAK AND ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Centre EXHAUST BRAKET BROKEN AWAY FROM EXHAUST ,BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Front BRAKES HIGH INBALANCE READING

Front NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED AND SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear FLASHER BULB SHOWING SLIGHT WHITE LIGHT

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DEEP CUT OUTER WALL

Fail 23 Apr 2016 111,040 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AND SPLIT (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AND SPLIT (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre EXHAUST BRAKET BROKEN AWAY FROM EXHAUST ,BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Front BRAKES HIGH INBALANCE READING

Front NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED AND SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear FLASHER BULB SHOWING SLIGHT WHITE LIGHT

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DEEP CUT OUTER WALL

OIL LEAK AND ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,553 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,282 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 78,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,653 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,725 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 62,724 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front nearside tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,293 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,265 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,979 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,977 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,723 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,055 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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SL03 ZVK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL03 ZVK, 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 SL03 ZVK registered?

SL03 ZVK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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