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NL03 VGK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

142,217 mi
Last recorded142,217 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 VGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,217 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 142,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 141,364 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 140,512 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 138,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 135,241 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 135,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 125,679 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 116,194 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 114,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 110,846 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 106,875 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 98,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 90,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,389 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,570 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,094 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 44,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,130 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,775 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,738 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,773 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,488 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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NL03 VGK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NL03 VGK, 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 NL03 VGK registered?

NL03 VGK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NL03 VGK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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