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KC03 OTK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,958 mi
Last recorded135,958 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 OTK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 135,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 129,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle part (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake disc surfaces corroded over

underside corroded in places

Pass 6 Aug 2024 126,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 122,416 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 122,411 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r effort low

Pass 16 Aug 2022 118,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 115,630 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 115,570 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 113,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear o/s brake brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,402 miles

o/s/f tyre close to suspension leg

Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,384 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,160 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 95,746 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 88,973 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,961 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,236 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,072 miles

n/s/f tyre cracks on outer sidewall

rear discs slightly corroded on inside

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,245 miles

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

n/s/r wheel inside slightly distorted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,804 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 66,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 59,436 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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KC03 OTK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KC03 OTK, 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 OTK registered?

KC03 OTK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is KC03 OTK safe to buy?

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