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S111 KNF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,955 mi
Last recorded162,955 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 KNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 162,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 160,151 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 156,801 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 154,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 150,478 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 148,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise o/s/r and n/s/r center to front brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 143,641 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 143,601 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 134,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine man/light on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 127,686 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 110,603 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 110,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,057 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 72,737 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 72,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2009 68,746 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,537 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 45,537 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,875 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,390 miles

CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS

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

Offside Rear 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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S111 KNF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S111 KNF, 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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S111 KNF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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