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OV03 KYE

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,405 mi
Last recorded141,405 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 KYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 141,400 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 141,365 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle corroding

Smell of fuel in engine bay

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 113,785 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 113,757 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside 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 binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 105,987 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 105,987 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 104,474 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,209 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,766 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,766 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,689 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 96,689 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside

rear washer inoperative

Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,716 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 79,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,503 miles

front number plat slightly deteriorated but read able

Pass 27 May 2008 57,380 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,269 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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OV03 KYE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV03 KYE, 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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OV03 KYE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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