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KP03 FVD

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,428 mi
Last recorded171,428 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 FVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 171,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 162,879 miles

front headlamps headlamps poor

Pass 30 Mar 2015 155,623 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 155,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 146,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

exhaust hanger broken but still suported

tested in wet condition

Pass 2 Mar 2013 141,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 132,859 miles

front brakes discs badly corroded

front wipers poor

Pass 28 Jan 2011 121,285 miles

all brake discs rusty

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2011 121,283 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

all brake discs rusty

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

n/s/f inner body trim insecure

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 113,595 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 113,595 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,204 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 99,204 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,504 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 91,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,893 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2007 75,893 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight distortion offside front brake

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,067 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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KP03 FVD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP03 FVD, 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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KP03 FVD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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