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AG53 ZBX

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,366 mi
Last recorded154,366 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 154,366 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL rear axle bushes badly perished but no movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 154,334 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle on the wrong side of stop knob in webbing. (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL rear axle bushes badly perished but no movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 147,682 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 147,682 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front beam patterns poor light output beam image....... (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp faded ........ (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 143,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint cover splitting....... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Adv both rear lower arms getting worn at inner bushings..... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 143,309 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken/insecure........ (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre badly cut on inner sidewall........ (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint cover splitting....... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Adv both rear lower arms getting worn at inner bushings..... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 137,226 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 137,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 131,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 123,597 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 115,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 96,965 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 96,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Undershield fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2011 88,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Undershield fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,354 miles

N/S/F Tyre on limit and worn on both in ner and outer edge. Centre 3/4 just on limit.

O/S/F Tyre near limit and worn on both inner and outre edges. Centre 3/4 ok.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 70,354 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F Tyre on limit and worn on both inner and outer edges. centre 3/4 just on limit.

O/S/F Tyre near limit and worn on both inner and outer edges. centre 3/4 ok.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,902 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)

advise water ingress in rear no plate

Fail 6 Oct 2008 57,902 miles

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

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)

advise water ingress in rear no plate

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,168 miles

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn

N/S/F tyre worn on edges tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,837 miles

small cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

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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AG53 ZBX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AG53 ZBX, 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 AG53 ZBX registered?

AG53 ZBX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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