CarVerify

Free Car Check

KH03 RZU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,868 mi
Last recorded137,868 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 RZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 137,868 miles

Slight wear/play n/s/r anti roll bar link rod.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 137,866 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))

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

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

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

Slight wear/play n/s/r anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 135,485 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate.

Fail 11 Apr 2019 135,481 miles

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 132,970 miles

Engine management light on.

N/s/f inner brake pad wear warning wire broken/missing.

Rev counter gauge not working.

Slight wear/play o/s/r anti roll bar link rod.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 132,968 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)

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

*Bind o/s/r brake.*

Engine management light on.

N/s/f inner brake pad wear warning wire broken/missing.

Rev counter gauge not working.

Slight wear/play o/s/r anti roll bar link rod.

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,298 miles

Both front tyres near legal limit.

Engine management light on.

Front wipers smear.

Slight bind o/s/r brake.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 129,297 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front tyres near legal limit.

Engine management light on.

Front wipers smear.

Slight bind o/s/r brake.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 125,070 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 125,068 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 121,623 miles

Front wipers smear

N/s/f brake pad wear warning wire broken

Fail 19 Feb 2015 121,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers smear

N/s/f brake pad wear warning wire broken

Pass 10 Feb 2014 118,075 miles

Both front tyres near legal limit

Front wipers smear

N/s/f brake pads wear warning wires broken

Fail 21 Jan 2013 115,933 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking check/adjust)

N/s/f brake pad wear warning wire broken

O/s/f wiper smears

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper smears

Pass 21 Jan 2013 115,933 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking check/adjust)

N/s/f brake pad wear warning wire broken

O/s/f wiper smears

Rear wiper smears

Pass 16 Jan 2012 112,657 miles

Front and rear wipers smear

N/s/f brake pad wear warning wire broken

Play/wear n/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,418 miles

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

rear washer not working

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,766 miles

Front tyres becoming low tread.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 103,766 miles

Front tyres becoming low tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 93,159 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,195 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 74,195 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,350 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KH03 RZU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KH03 RZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KH03 RZU?

You can check the full history of KH03 RZU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KH03 RZU registered?

KH03 RZU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is KH03 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH03 RZU shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KH03 RZU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KH03 RZU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.