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AD03 ZLV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,935 mi
Last recorded96,935 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,935 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 96,935 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,434 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 89,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tyre also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Underside dirty

Fail 19 Mar 2019 85,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tyre also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Underside dirty

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge almost void of tread (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge almost void of tread (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,969 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,929 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,340 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,489 miles

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

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

Unevern wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,970 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 57,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,379 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,353 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,977 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,550 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,574 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 36,574 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,719 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,596 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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AD03 ZLV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD03 ZLV, 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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What year was AD03 ZLV registered?

AD03 ZLV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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