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KA03 EKW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,529 mi
Last recorded155,529 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 EKW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 155,529 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 155,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 145,989 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 145,989 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 145,878 miles

Emissions not tested hc ppm 350 and lambda 1.099 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 137,746 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt airbag not switched off ()

rear exhaust in poor condition and leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2017 137,574 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt airbag not switched off ()

rear exhaust in poor condition and leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2016 126,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 115,098 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 115,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 104,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,927 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,723 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,488 miles

2 items hanging from rear view mirror are encroaching into windscreen swept area by over 40mm but not causing a serious obstruction to view at time of test

Child seat nearside rear but not fitted, so able to inspect adult belt fully

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a repaired but still vizable chip above 10mm high in zone `A` but not in natural line of sight or seriously obstructing view

Pass 18 Aug 2011 82,832 miles

Damage to screen in zone A on 10 mm limit( has had repair to screen stone chip)

Offside front has 3mm tread left on it

Rear tyres have 3mm tread left on them

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 82,832 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Damage to screen in zone A on 10 mm limit( has had repair to screen stone chip)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front has 3mm tread left on it

Rear tyres have 3mm tread left on them

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,462 miles

front brake pads wearing

small stone chip top o/s/f less than 10mm

strong advice both front tyres very close to limit of 1,6mm

Fail 9 Aug 2010 72,460 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing

small stone chip top o/s/f less than 10mm

strong advice both front tyres very close to limit of 1,6mm

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,466 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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KA03 EKW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 KA03 EKW, 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 KA03 EKW registered?

KA03 EKW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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