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KG03 JSZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,680 mi
Last recorded130,680 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,320 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 113,668 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,789 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 102,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 94,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust system bracket broken

engine managerment light on dash

Fail 8 Nov 2014 94,266 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust system bracket broken

engine managerment light on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,338 miles

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

centre exhaust system bracket is broken but system is supported by frame accross exhaust

slight movement in the nearside front steering inner arm joint with rack

slight smear from the nearside front wiper blade

Fail 22 Oct 2013 87,338 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust system bracket is broken but system is supported by frame accross exhaust

slight movement in the nearside front steering inner arm joint with rack

slight smear from the nearside front wiper blade

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,357 miles

slight movement in nearside steering arm

Fail 30 Oct 2012 78,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement in nearside steering arm

Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,330 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,668 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,411 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,112 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,581 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 42,581 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,666 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 29,666 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KG03 JSZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 KG03 JSZ, 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 KG03 JSZ registered?

KG03 JSZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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