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KE03 VLL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,563 mi
Last recorded115,563 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 VLL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 115,563 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 115,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 108,221 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,921 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 104,921 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,348 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 94,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 83,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,165 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,596 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,596 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,980 miles

Oil leak

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 66,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,131 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 60,131 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 51,120 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,120 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,647 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,219 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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KE03 VLL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KE03 VLL, 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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KE03 VLL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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