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KC03 GWL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,347 mi
Last recorded207,347 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 GWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 207,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s handbrake not fully returning

Fail 4 Jul 2019 207,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear longtitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s handbrake not fully returning

Pass 11 May 2018 203,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank straps rusty

headlamps poor beam pattern

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake not fully returning

rear axle corroding

slight drag on o/s front brake

slight free play in n/s suspension top

Fail 11 May 2018 203,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank straps rusty

headlamps poor beam pattern

n/s rear brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake not fully returning

rear axle corroding

slight drag on o/s front brake

slight free play in n/s suspension top

Pass 5 May 2017 197,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all discs rusty

fuel tank straps corroding

headlamps poor beam pattern

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake low efficiency/not fully returing

rear brake pipes/ferrules rusty

Fail 5 May 2017 197,535 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all discs rusty

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s front brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake low efficiency/not fully returing

rear brake pipes/ferrules rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2015 177,483 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 177,481 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 10 Sep 2014 154,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 130,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 110,543 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 110,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,893 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

all four brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,348 miles

all four brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outter edge

Fail 30 Jun 2009 88,348 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outter edge

Fail 24 Jun 2008 80,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,772 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 73,849 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 73,849 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 51,078 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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KC03 GWL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KC03 GWL, 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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KC03 GWL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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