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KC03 GXL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,709 mi
Last recorded146,709 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 GXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 146,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 125,179 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 125,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 112,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine under tray missing

Fail 13 Feb 2017 112,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

engine under tray missing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,177 miles

front exhaust flexi mesh detrioted

ubcc

under tray fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 110,176 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexi mesh detrioted

ubcc

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,915 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coolant leak on radiator

Fail 7 Oct 2013 88,915 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coolant leak on radiator

Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,149 miles

Advice n/side front tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,149 miles

Advice n/side front tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,740 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 62,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,611 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,748 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,875 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,348 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 GXL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GXL, 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 KC03 GXL registered?

KC03 GXL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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