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VF03 ZFX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,662 mi
Last recorded138,662 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 ZFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 138,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 134,448 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 134,448 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 128,534 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,322 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,931 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 118,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,017 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 111,737 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 103,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,663 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 92,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 78,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,724 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,427 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,110 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,951 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges- close to wear bars

front tyres wearing on inner edges- close to wear bars

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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VF03 ZFX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VF03 ZFX, 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 VF03 ZFX registered?

VF03 ZFX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is VF03 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 ZFX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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