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KP03 ONB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,122 mi
Last recorded168,122 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 ONB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 168,122 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 163,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 159,206 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 159,065 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 152,346 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' above sun visor (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 152,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe and hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' above sun visor (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 143,476 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 131,443 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 122,679 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,399 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 113,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 108,116 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 108,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 103,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,643 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,129 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 ONB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ONB, 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 KP03 ONB registered?

KP03 ONB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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