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EG03 KZX

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,003 mi
Last recorded151,003 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 KZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2018 151,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2017 150,549 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 150,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 150,199 miles

all four inner wheel rims distorted

both front tyres slightly perished

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

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

o/s/f track rod end dust cover perished

Fail 23 Feb 2017 150,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four inner wheel rims distorted

both front tyres slightly perished

both head lamps deteriorated

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

engine oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

o/s/f track rod end dust cover perished

Pass 26 Feb 2016 147,035 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 134,890 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 134,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,292 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 108,574 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2013 108,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2012 96,676 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,313 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 69,842 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,755 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 59,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,558 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 KZX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EG03 KZX, 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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EG03 KZX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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