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KY03 UYC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,300 mi
Last recorded132,300 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 UYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 132,300 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 124,820 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 119,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 116,048 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate has damage/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,693 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 111,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,441 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 107,441 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,455 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 105,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,538 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,519 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 82,519 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,250 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)

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

centre exhaust bracket weak

front roll bar links worn

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,939 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 58,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,192 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 35,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KY03 UYC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KY03 UYC, 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 KY03 UYC registered?

KY03 UYC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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