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S300 KDP

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,699 mi
Last recorded115,699 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 KDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 115,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 110,474 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,117 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 105,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 99,532 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 91,532 miles

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Offside Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 17 Jan 2019 91,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Offside Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,498 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,618 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 54,795 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,181 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 39,181 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre inner sidewalls split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,087 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)

n/s rear inner sidewall split

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,625 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,029 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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S300 KDP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S300 KDP, 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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S300 KDP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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