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K80 CLS

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,454 mi
Last recorded190,454 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 CLS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 190,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front brake hose bracket insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2019 190,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front brake hose bracket insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2018 173,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight balding on inner and outer shoulder of the tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 173,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre torn around the inner edge in multiple places going to plys (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight balding on inner and outer shoulder of the tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 167,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 V (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Fail 18 Nov 2016 167,520 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure parking brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 V (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 162,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 154,708 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 154,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 135,902 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 135,885 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 124,329 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 124,291 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 110,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 91,324 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 63,498 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 19,443 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,433 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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K80 CLS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 K80 CLS, 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 K80 CLS registered?

K80 CLS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is K80 CLS safe to buy?

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