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VE53 ZCT

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

175,408 mi
Last recorded175,408 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZCT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 175,408 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 175,405 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 169,542 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 169,445 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 163,033 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 154,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,404 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 147,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,467 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 132,521 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s/f knocking noise

non standard suspension

Fail 10 May 2019 132,518 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 124,913 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2017 117,869 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 110,789 miles

damage to offside front sill (dent)

Pass 14 May 2015 103,714 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 103,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 101,225 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 101,205 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2013 97,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 97,597 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,739 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

offside rear tyre misshapen

Fail 19 Oct 2011 90,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 86,409 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 82,530 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 13 Oct 2008 78,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,845 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 71,845 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,924 miles

Offside rear brakes binding.

Rear brake discs worn

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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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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