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KN03 ABZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,477 mi
Last recorded93,477 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ABZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,477 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 93,360 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 93,360 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 93,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported center pipe (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n s f (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o s f (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch on windsceern (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers (8.2.2)

coil spring broken n s r (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken o s r (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 89,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 84,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 77,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper does not clean effectivly

Fail 3 Jan 2013 72,659 miles

EML lit

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,659 miles

EML lit

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear uneven inner edge

offside front outer brake pad low/front brake discs slight wear

Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,386 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 39,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,138 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 34,525 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 34,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 29,764 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 29,764 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 23,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 19,329 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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KN03 ABZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KN03 ABZ, 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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KN03 ABZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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