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OW03 KVE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,149 mi
Last recorded139,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 139,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 139,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 127,763 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 127,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,917 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,835 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,890 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 68,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,593 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 52,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,202 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,241 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 27,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,828 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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OW03 KVE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OW03 KVE, 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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OW03 KVE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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