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KS03 HPK

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,791 mi
Last recorded163,791 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 HPK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 163,791 miles

Nearside Front outer sill holed but outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front outer sill in poor condition.

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 163,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill holed but outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front outer sill in poor condition.

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 159,143 miles

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

Oil leak ()

e.m.l on

Fail 13 Feb 2018 159,143 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

e.m.l on

Pass 13 Feb 2017 152,417 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 152,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 142,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on edge inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 142,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on edge inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 131,465 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 131,465 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 121,668 miles

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)

both front tyres - worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2014 121,668 miles

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

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

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)

both front tyres - worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 111,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,586 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2012 96,585 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,130 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 77,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 63,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,926 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,714 miles

nail in tyre

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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KS03 HPK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KS03 HPK, 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 KS03 HPK registered?

KS03 HPK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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