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KA03 TWF

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,337 mi
Last recorded147,337 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 TWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 147,337 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 140,567 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 140,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 133,212 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 127,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 124,705 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 112,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,053 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 81,053 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 69,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,411 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,725 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 447,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 35,584 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,715 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 38,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre (not to cords)

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

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 TWF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TWF, 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 TWF registered?

KA03 TWF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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