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KN03 ZYH

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

212,849 mi
Last recorded212,849 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ZYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 212,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 210,730 miles
Pass 1 May 2016 203,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 194,018 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2015 194,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 193,623 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 188,540 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

windscreen contains scratches within zone [a]

Pass 8 Jul 2014 188,540 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen contains scratches within zone [a]

Pass 26 Jul 2013 182,565 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 182,620 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 175,030 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty all over

off side rear tyre iv very poor condition*****

Fail 12 Mar 2011 164,814 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 164,814 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 153,857 miles

windscreen contains a light scratch in zone a

Pass 17 Jan 2009 143,555 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 130,306 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 130,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2007 125,319 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 124,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 97,470 miles

both number plates getting dirt behind the backings, letters still clearly visible at time of test

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 ZYH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 ZYH, 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 KN03 ZYH registered?

KN03 ZYH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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