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EX03 KAK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,623 mi
Last recorded119,623 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 KAK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 119,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 111,095 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 111,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 105,154 miles

Both rear axles bushes perished & have slight movement

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 2 May 2017 103,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 101,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,293 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,867 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in o/s rack arm assy.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,880 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,561 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,325 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,416 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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EX03 KAK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EX03 KAK, 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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EX03 KAK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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