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KG03 OPZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,880 mi
Last recorded133,880 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 OPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 133,880 miles

pass side outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,997 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 16 Feb 2021 130,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 126,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

crack in offside rear lamp

Pass 23 Jan 2019 126,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 121,500 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 121,500 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,829 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 115,819 miles

Emissions not tested cat is rattling when revved and seems to be running slightly rich (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition cat is rattling when revved (7.1.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,551 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 111,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,056 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 101,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 101,448 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 97,427 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 90,203 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,448 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,079 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,400 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 56,612 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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KG03 OPZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KG03 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

KG03 OPZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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