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KAR 3Y

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,447 mi
Last recorded29,447 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 3Y
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 29,447 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2023 29,263 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 29,263 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 28,793 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to test headlamp levelling system - suspect inoperative

Fail 28 Jan 2022 28,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to test headlamp levelling system - suspect inoperative

Pass 11 Dec 2020 28,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to under body and suspension components

Pass 24 May 2019 27,204 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/deteriorating

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 21 May 2019 27,169 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Both rear tyres cracking/deteriorating

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 22 May 2018 26,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 26,955 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 24,947 miles

all tyre cracking and deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2016 23,227 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,034 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 18,731 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 16,588 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 16,496 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 15,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 13,702 miles

Surface cracking on sidewalls of all tyres

TCS light illuminated

Pass 18 May 2010 12,556 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 12,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 11,392 miles

Engine Stabilisation Programme Warning Light On

Pass 19 May 2008 10,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 9,674 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2006 7,903 miles

plastic under trays fitted both fronts and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

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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KAR 3Y is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KAR 3Y, 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 KAR 3Y registered?

KAR 3Y is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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