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TCZ 7153

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,497 mi
Last recorded116,497 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 7153
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 PIRELLI (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 CONSTANCY (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 103,718 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 103,718 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 PIRELLI (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 PIRELLI (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 99,858 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 99,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,471 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,037 miles

both front doors, offside front outer door handle, bumpers and rear tailgate slight damage

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front suspension coil spring, both rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar, rear subframe and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 25 Jun 2014 80,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front doors, offside front outer door handle, bumpers and rear tailgate slight damage

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front suspension coil spring, both rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar, rear subframe and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,733 miles

check rear inner brake pads

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,771 miles

check rear inner brake pads

rear antiroll bar and rear subframe starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear tailgate and offside front door slight damage

rear washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2012 72,771 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm

check rear inner brake pads

rear antiroll bar and rear subframe starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear tailgate and offside front door slight damage

rear washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2011 60,777 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 60,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,985 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,323 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,159 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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TCZ 7153 is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TCZ 7153, 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 TCZ 7153 registered?

TCZ 7153 is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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