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EG03 KZS

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,760 mi
Last recorded166,760 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 KZS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 166,760 miles

nsf cv boot

nsr shock absorber

osf tyre on limit

rear lights wobbly

Pass 13 Mar 2020 163,817 miles

both front tyres close.

all brake discs slightly corroded from sitting.

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight movement but not excessive.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 163,816 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

all brake discs slightly corroded from sitting.

both front tyres close.

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight movement but not excessive.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 162,700 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 152,744 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 143,219 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 133,500 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 133,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 122,122 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 122,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 116,836 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,650 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,952 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 83,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,274 miles

front number plate deteriating

Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,384 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 63,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

traction control light on

Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,675 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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EG03 KZS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EG03 KZS, 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 EG03 KZS registered?

EG03 KZS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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