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KB03 YXS

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,925 mi
Last recorded246,925 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 YXS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 246,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/chalky and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose routed wrong needs clipping in correctly

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 110mm crack on the edge of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/chalky and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2014 241,605 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 241,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 229,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in N/S/F track arm / joint

Fail 16 Jan 2013 229,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in N/S/F track arm / joint

Pass 21 Jan 2012 205,667 miles

Center exhaust mount broken

Chip in windscreen

N/S cill damaged

N/S/R wheel buckled

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 205,667 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Center exhaust mount broken

Chip in windscreen

N/S cill damaged

N/S/R wheel buckled

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 182,713 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 182,713 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 157,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 157,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 138,011 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

front antiroll bar collars cracked rollbar collar on nsf has moved

Pass 15 Jan 2008 114,529 miles

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)

Wipers smear slightly and split

Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,974 miles

offside & nearside wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in exesive movement

Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KB03 YXS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KB03 YXS, 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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KB03 YXS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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