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AV03 CZF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,346 mi
Last recorded198,346 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 CZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 198,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end gaitor split

Nearside Park brake effort only just met

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 198,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end gaitor split

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Park brake effort only just met

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 193,053 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 192,890 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 185,738 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 185,738 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 178,825 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 173,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 164,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 150,689 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak at engine

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 150,689 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak at engine

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 150,684 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 134,092 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 134,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 123,859 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 123,859 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 109,284 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 109,266 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,294 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,273 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 60,876 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,300 miles

Front Suspension Anti-Roll Bar Worn.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,837 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 45,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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AV03 CZF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV03 CZF, 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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AV03 CZF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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