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SV52 ZSJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,574 mi
Last recorded105,574 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 ZSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,981 miles

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,979 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2014 94,862 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 94,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,131 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2013 85,128 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,040 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,628 miles

centre exhaust mounting fractured but still supporting exhaust at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2012 73,625 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mounting fractured but still supporting exhaust at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,703 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 56,722 miles

small cracks on sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,487 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,708 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 47,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in 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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SV52 ZSJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV52 ZSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV52 ZSJ registered?

SV52 ZSJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is SV52 ZSJ safe to buy?

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