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KS03 HRW

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,663 mi
Last recorded135,663 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 HRW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 135,663 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 133,803 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 133,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 127,153 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 124,164 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 114,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

air bag light stays on

both front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 114,862 miles

air bag light stays on

both front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 107,173 miles

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

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

air bag light on

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 5 May 2011 98,204 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 92,787 miles

coolant level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 92,787 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant level low

curb damage to alloy wheels

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 81,691 miles

exhaust corroded / curb damage to alloy wheels / rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,957 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 64,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,256 miles

Nail in offside rear 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 HRW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS03 HRW?

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What year was KS03 HRW registered?

KS03 HRW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is KS03 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 HRW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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