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HS03 KNF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,494 mi
Last recorded163,494 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 KNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 163,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 156,561 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 146,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 145,293 miles

both outersills damaged

both rear shockabsorber shrouds loose

offside rear tyre 3mm

play in both front drop links

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2013 143,605 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 143,603 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 129,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,662 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,969 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 100,969 miles

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

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 88,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,285 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,483 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,958 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,305 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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HS03 KNF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HS03 KNF, 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 HS03 KNF registered?

HS03 KNF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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