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BF03 KOW

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,290 mi
Last recorded210,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2016 210,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/s/f & n/s/r road wheels slight buckle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 196,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs and pads worn

Possible signs of fluid leak on o/s/r brake caliper

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Slight buckle on n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 18 Jun 2014 180,396 miles

Rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 7 Jun 2013 162,113 miles

O/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 29 May 2013 162,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine undershield poor condition/loose

O/s/f tyre low on tread

Rear number plate poor

Pass 5 Apr 2012 139,090 miles

Front number plate poor

Pass 14 Apr 2011 124,237 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,368 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 85,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,583 miles

discs corroded all round pads ok

Fail 4 Apr 2008 70,583 miles

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

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

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

discs corroded all round pads ok

Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,147 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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BF03 KOW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF03 KOW, 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 BF03 KOW registered?

BF03 KOW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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