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NKZ 9828

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,074 mi
Last recorded158,074 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 9828
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 158,074 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 158,074 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 137,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 122,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,501 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 110,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,076 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 88,076 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 73,435 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

both front tyres perished

coolant level low

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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NKZ 9828 is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NKZ 9828, 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 NKZ 9828 registered?

NKZ 9828 is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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