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AK03 UAG

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,592 mi
Last recorded67,592 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UAG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 67,592 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 61,296 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 61,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 54,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,027 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE PERISHING IN TREAD

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

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

Fail 6 Mar 2023 48,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE PERISHING IN TREAD

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

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

Pass 2 Mar 2022 43,833 miles

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

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS FADEING

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE PERISHING IN TREAD

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE AND PERISHING IN TRED (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED.NOT BLOWING

Fail 28 Feb 2022 43,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NO PAD LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS FADEING

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE PERISHING IN TREAD

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE AND PERISHING IN TRED (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED.NOT BLOWING

Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 27,163 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 25,843 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode recheck in 12 months time

Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,827 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 22,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Light rust underneath subframe and wishbones

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light rust underneath subframe and wishbones

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,990 miles

advise front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,656 miles

advise slight osf discs inner face

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 15,777 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 14,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 14,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,265 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 9,562 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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AK03 UAG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AK03 UAG, 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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AK03 UAG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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