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OV03 KYR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,860 mi
Last recorded113,860 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 KYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 113,860 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,481 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 107,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 103,932 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 103,924 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Body work damage

Engine MIL on

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,645 miles

Fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 94,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,063 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,654 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,219 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,200 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 KYR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KYR, 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 KYR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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