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KL03 FHC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,314 mi
Last recorded136,314 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 FHC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 136,314 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside headlight lens slightly defective

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside headlight lens slightly defective

Fail 9 Apr 2024 136,314 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight lens slightly defective

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside headlight lens slightly defective

Pass 14 Apr 2023 123,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint to the steering rack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint to the steering rack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 110,478 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 98,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,372 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,353 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect heavily deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect heavily deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,978 miles

EML is on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam image faded - borderline (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam image faded - borderline (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

rear number plate is dirty

Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML is on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam image faded - borderline (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam image faded - borderline (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

rear number plate is dirty

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,348 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,994 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,596 miles

Engine management light indicate fault

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate slightly obscured

Fail 20 Feb 2014 48,596 miles

Engine management light indicate fault

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate slightly obscured

Pass 23 Feb 2013 44,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning light stays on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2013 44,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning light stays on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,432 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,731 miles

Offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,650 miles

both rear tyres starting to distort

Pass 11 May 2007 15,375 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 11,127 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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KL03 FHC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KL03 FHC, 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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KL03 FHC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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