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PK03 XFW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,969 mi
Last recorded85,969 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 XFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 78,128 miles

Emissions not tested due to low engine oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,243 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked outside swept area- (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 70,873 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm&bald inner edge-ADVISE NEW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm&close to cords inner edge-ADVISE NEW (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 62,167 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding under plastic coating

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear axle mounting bushes poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,557 miles

Centre exhaust mount split, still holding system

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

High level brake light partial lit

Small cut/hole in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,628 miles

1 X L.E.D bulb inoperative in high level brake light

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but secure and not blowing

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,839 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 46,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,072 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,465 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,102 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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PK03 XFW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PK03 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

PK03 XFW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is PK03 XFW safe to buy?

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