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AF53 ZKN

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,884 mi
Last recorded121,884 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,884 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 121,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 116,031 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 115,882 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 107,342 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 95,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,643 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,901 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,690 miles

corrosion lip building on inner face of front discs.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 70,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion lip building on inner face of front discs.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,225 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 48,814 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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AF53 ZKN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF53 ZKN, 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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AF53 ZKN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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