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KE03 XGT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,534 mi
Last recorded135,534 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 XGT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 135,534 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 134,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 132,467 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,777 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 126,777 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,155 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

no reversing lights

Fail 15 Jul 2021 121,150 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

no reversing lights

Pass 20 Jul 2020 119,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 119,365 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 119,346 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid + head lamp washers (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

power steering fluid weep

rear subframe corroding

slight movement in n/s front strut top under load

Pass 14 Mar 2018 115,150 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 115,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,975 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint union on top of steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine management light stays on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,301 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 105,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 99,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,293 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,661 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,256 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 81,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,781 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 80,781 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 77,591 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 77,585 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

n/s rear tyre low on limit

o/s front tyre worn to limit

o/s rear tyre pressure low

n/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,290 miles

front and rear tyres - tread wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,961 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 XGT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KE03 XGT, 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 XGT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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