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KU03 MVJ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

237,730 mi
Last recorded237,730 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 MVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 237,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 236,063 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hose near swing arm. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 234,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 225,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 222,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 218,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 209,581 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 209,581 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 201,210 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 201,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 193,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 185,317 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arm joint

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (225/45/17)

engine cover & under tray fitted

offside front tyre wearing low (225/45/17)

rear windows tinted

Pass 25 Aug 2014 173,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light blank out

Pass 2 Sep 2013 168,240 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 157,496 miles

both rear tyres nill tread inner edge

damp around fuel tank inlet pipe

Pass 1 Sep 2011 145,255 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 130,173 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,173 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2009 116,873 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 102,102 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 102,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,314 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 65,314 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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KU03 MVJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KU03 MVJ, 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

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What year was KU03 MVJ registered?

KU03 MVJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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