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EX03 KWM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,702 mi
Last recorded146,702 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 KWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 146,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT AND REAR BODY DAMAGE RADIATOR INSECURE

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2017 146,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced LENS WET INSIDE (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT AND REAR BODY DAMAGE RADIATOR INSECURE

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 144,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SOME ENGINE FAULT LIGHTS ON

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 144,313 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure FRICTION BREAKING OF BONDING (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SOME ENGINE FAULT LIGHTS ON

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 141,227 miles

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

engine and epc lights on

Fail 11 Jan 2015

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine and epc lights on

rear wheel binding

Pass 21 Aug 2013 136,175 miles

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

cut in n/s/f inner sidewall not showing cords

eml on

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking not showing cords

surface scratches on w/s

Fail 20 Aug 2013 136,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut in n/s/f inner sidewall not showing cords

eml on

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking not showing cords

surface scratches on w/s

Pass 17 Aug 2012 131,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 131,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 128,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 124,209 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 115,307 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 107,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 102,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 92,183 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 KWM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EX03 KWM, 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 EX03 KWM registered?

EX03 KWM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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