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NK03 FSG

2003 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,137 mi
Last recorded139,137 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 FSG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 139,137 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 135,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes swollen under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 120,314 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner pipe (from front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,023 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 111,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing starting to get little rough

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,705 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,762 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust centre mount broken

Fail 15 Oct 2012 91,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,263 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit 2mm

Centre exhaust clamp loose

OSF cv boot insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,229 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Reverse lamp inop

osf fog lamp inop

Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,280 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,871 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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NK03 FSG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NK03 FSG, 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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NK03 FSG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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