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KV03 OTJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,095 mi
Last recorded175,095 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 OTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 175,095 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 166,043 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 166,023 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019
Fail 30 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 151,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 144,639 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 144,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 137,247 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 137,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 127,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,470 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,680 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 95,680 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,348 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,085 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 77,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,157 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,378 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,597 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 OTJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KV03 OTJ, 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 KV03 OTJ registered?

KV03 OTJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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