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VX03 ZYM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,259 mi
Last recorded140,259 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 ZYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 140,259 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 140,258 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 131,331 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 131,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML on

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 120,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 120,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 108,419 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,515 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,753 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,653 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,713 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres worn to approx 2.5mm

brake pedal travel more than normal ammount for this make and model of car but not excessive

Fail 31 Aug 2011 75,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and o/s/r tyres worn to approx 2.5mm

brake pedal travel more than normal ammount for this make and model of car but not excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,367 miles

1X high level brake light bulb not working

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,210 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,736 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,094 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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VX03 ZYM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 VX03 ZYM, 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 VX03 ZYM registered?

VX03 ZYM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VX03 ZYM 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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