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PK03 AVW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,115 mi
Last recorded138,115 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 AVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 138,115 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 138,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 124,065 miles

Engine management light ON

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 124,065 miles

Engine management light ON

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,488 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 112,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,868 miles

coolant leak

radiator insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2016 97,868 miles

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

coolant leak

radiator insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2015 83,622 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,622 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,858 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 71,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,437 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre is wearing thin on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2012 48,103 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,742 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,742 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,265 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,714 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 21,714 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight damage to o/s/f chassis

Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,246 miles

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

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

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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PK03 AVW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PK03 AVW, 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 PK03 AVW registered?

PK03 AVW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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