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KV03 CRU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

201,470 mi
Last recorded201,470 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 CRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 201,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 199,949 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 199,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective causing no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective causing no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 199,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 193,230 miles

Front slight chip on windscreen not affecting drivers view of road

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

noise on gearbox

Fail 21 Mar 2019 193,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front seatbelt twisted

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

Nearside outer door handle sticking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seatbelt twisted

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

banging rumbling noise inside gearbox

both front wipers deteriated

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

exhyaust rear box heavily coroded and big pieces of rust falling off

Pass 27 Mar 2018 185,563 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust coroded

middle exhaust bracdket broken

n/s/r tyre out of shape

number plates deteriated

Fail 8 Mar 2018 185,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

exhaust rear box coroded and peeliong

major engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 183,324 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

play in steering rack inner joints

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Fail 10 Mar 2017 183,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken system still secure

play in steering rack inner joints

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 12 Mar 2016 170,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 13 Mar 2015 153,711 miles

auxillary belt cracking

both front lower arm bushes perishing slightly

both front wipers slightly smearing

exhaust centre bracket broken (still secure)

o\s\r tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust section corroded and outer skin peeling

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in n\s\f anti roll bar bush

slight roughness in o\s\f top shock mount

Pass 12 Mar 2014 134,831 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 134,819 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2013 111,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 111,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 104,766 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear indicators slightly white

Pass 21 Mar 2011 96,684 miles

Front and rear indicators slightly white

Nearside front roadwheel slightly buckled

Fail 21 Mar 2011 96,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front and rear indicators slightly white

Nearside front roadwheel slightly buckled

Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,687 miles

Nearside front track rod slight play

Rear pads appear low

Fail 11 Mar 2010 87,687 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front track rod slight play

Rear pads appear low

Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,847 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 81,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,580 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,697 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 64,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,947 miles

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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KV03 CRU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KV03 CRU, 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 KV03 CRU registered?

KV03 CRU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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