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VE53 ZSJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,708 mi
Last recorded96,708 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 96,708 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 93,932 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 93,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 85,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 72,512 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,964 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 70,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Rear washer insufficient

Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,658 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 64,256 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Nov 2013 48,001 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,734 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,713 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2011 39,713 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,671 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,137 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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VE53 ZSJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE53 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 VE53 ZSJ registered?

VE53 ZSJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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