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K8 MVK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

53,161 mi
Last recorded53,161 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 MVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 53,161 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 53,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working.

Pass 21 Aug 2025 51,075 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 51,075 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear parking brake binding.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,623 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 50,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,488 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 48,329 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 48,329 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,620 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 47,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2020 46,753 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 46,753 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,774 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,437 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre has a cut on the side wall but not reach the ply or cords

o/s rear tyre is out of shape on the inner side edge"s

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,491 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 43,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,727 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check tracking

front tyres scrubing on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,732 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,337 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,963 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 11,963 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,612 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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K8 MVK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K8 MVK, 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 K8 MVK registered?

K8 MVK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is K8 MVK safe to buy?

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