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KD03 GVY

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,007 mi
Last recorded141,007 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 GVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2024 141,007 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to disc (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2016 135,786 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 135,786 miles

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 124,518 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,910 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 113,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,751 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 100,751 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,799 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,289 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,288 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,955 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 62,955 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2008 49,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,973 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,546 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 18,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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KD03 GVY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KD03 GVY, 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 KD03 GVY registered?

KD03 GVY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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