MOT Status
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175,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
non standard suspension
sill damage
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
non standard suspension
sill damage
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
air spring suspension fitted
vehicle lowered
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
n/s/f knocking noise
non standard suspension
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
n/s/f knocking noise
non standard suspension
Air bag suspension fitted , pre adusted to standard hight at time of test.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front tyres wearing on edges
non standard suspension
o/s/f sill damage
damage to offside front sill (dent)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre perishing slightly
offside rear tyre misshapen
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre perishing slightly
offside rear tyre misshapen
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
coolant low
engine oil low
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside rear brakes binding.
Rear brake discs worn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE53 ZCT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 VE53 ZCT, 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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VE53 ZCT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2003.
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