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KW03 XSZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

224,025 mi
Last recorded224,025 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 XSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 224,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 219,593 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 214,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 208,481 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 196,190 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake discs worn

Nearside Front Inner C.v gaiter perished

Offside Front Tyre 0mm on inner edge

Offside Front Wheel slightly out if shape

Rear Axle bushes perished

Fail 6 Apr 2021 196,190 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake discs worn

Nearside Front Inner C.v gaiter perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre 0mm on inner edge

Offside Front Wheel slightly out if shape

Rear Axle bushes perished

Pass 9 Apr 2020 183,996 miles

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe bushes perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear brakes sticky

Pass 8 Apr 2019 171,901 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 23 Mar 2018 161,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 156,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 152,472 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 147,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 141,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n\sf inner steering joint slight movement

n\sf tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 132,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front bumper damaged but secure and no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2012 118,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 105,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 97,806 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers noisy opperation

n/s/r brake starting to bind

Fail 12 Apr 2010 97,800 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers noisy opperation

n/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 18 Mar 2009 87,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,319 miles

middle exhaust bracket to pipe become unwelded

rear number plate starting to delamenate

Pass 11 Apr 2007 75,451 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 60,070 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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KW03 XSZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KW03 XSZ, 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 KW03 XSZ registered?

KW03 XSZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is KW03 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 XSZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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