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VO03 ZHM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,882 mi
Last recorded106,882 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 ZHM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 106,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 104,426 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,512 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management warning lamp ON

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,160 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Apr 2017 102,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 99,604 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Apr 2016 99,604 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mangenment lamp ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,164 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mangenment lamp ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,279 miles

advise rear pads 3000/4000 miles.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 88,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise rear pads 3000/4000 miles.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,540 miles

advise brake fluid need changing.

advise nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

advise rear pads 3000 miles.

advise rear wiper blade

advise service light on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,787 miles

advise slight buckle on offside rear inner wheel rim

Fail 6 Apr 2011 80,787 miles

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

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

advise slight buckle on offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 73,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,895 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,272 miles

advise slight flat on o/s/f road wheel inner rim

Pass 4 May 2006 63,291 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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VO03 ZHM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO03 ZHM, 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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VO03 ZHM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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