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KJ03 OFW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,042 mi
Last recorded181,042 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 OFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 181,042 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen has slight damage zone B

Fail 6 Nov 2019 181,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen has slight damage zone B

Pass 5 Nov 2018 173,895 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 173,829 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 167,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body rusty

windscreen cracked offside

Fail 12 Oct 2017 166,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body rusty

windscreen cracked offside

Pass 8 Sep 2016 155,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked offside but not in direct vision

Pass 7 Jul 2015 138,291 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc badly worn

Fail 3 Jul 2015 138,167 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc badly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 123,365 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 122,931 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2013 111,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 104,047 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 96,238 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,757 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,110 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 73,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,682 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 54,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,605 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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KJ03 OFW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KJ03 OFW, 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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KJ03 OFW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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