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PL03 TKU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,686 mi
Last recorded110,686 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 TKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 110,686 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 97,856 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade not clearing screen

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,447 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around under tray

under tray fitted obscuring view to some steering and suspension components

Fail 21 Jun 2016 88,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around under tray

under tray fitted obscuring view to some steering and suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads looking low

light oil leak

n/s/f head lamp aim slightly scrambled

n/s/r damper casing insecure

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

rear coil springs , unable to see lower coil springs , road wheels to be removed for a thorough examination asap.

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination asap

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall.

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,946 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,649 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,577 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 42,577 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,522 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack between tread

Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,281 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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PL03 TKU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PL03 TKU, 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 PL03 TKU registered?

PL03 TKU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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