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KR03 KYS

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,413 mi
Last recorded184,413 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 KYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 184,413 miles

corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 12 Dec 2018 184,413 miles

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 204,577 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 204,577 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 197,851 miles

Drivers door catch poor

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 197,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (5.2.6)

Drivers door catch poor

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 193,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot has a small cut in it (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion forming along sills

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 193,239 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot has a small cut in it (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion forming along sills

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 178,972 miles

Sticker on front screen on passenger side not in drivers view

Pass 15 Aug 2013 171,604 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 163,936 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 163,936 miles

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

rear discs corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 157,660 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 157,660 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 147,556 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 137,593 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 121,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 97,569 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 81,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 105,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

o/s outer door handle cover missing

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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KR03 KYS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KR03 KYS, 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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KR03 KYS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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