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FY03 KLA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,225 mi
Last recorded166,225 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 KLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 166,225 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 166,225 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,623 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 118,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2017 115,804 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under-body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,390 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 115,390 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 112,888 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 108,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 108,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 105,514 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 105,514 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 101,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 101,098 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 95,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 95,688 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 77,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,472 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 50,471 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FY03 KLA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY03 KLA, 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 FY03 KLA registered?

FY03 KLA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FY03 KLA safe to buy?

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