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S321 KJA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,758 mi
Last recorded117,758 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 KJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 117,758 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 117,720 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn U bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn U bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

fuel filter not correctly secured

o/s floor pan damaged also both chassis front section

Pass 8 Aug 2019 114,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,090 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 108,078 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 107,912 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

long brake pedal

second set of number plates in boot

Fail 1 Jul 2017 107,912 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

long brake pedal

second set of number plates in boot

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,106 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,749 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 97,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,091 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 57,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

number plates poor suggest replace.

suggest full brake overhaul disc corrosion/wear,rear pads low,n/s/r handbrake lower effort.

suspension bushes cracking.

Pass 13 May 2010 50,674 miles

sills slight dents

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

brake discs corrosion

near side front and off side front drive shaft boots signs of grease

number plates started to deteriorate

oil slightly down

Pass 8 May 2009 45,489 miles

n/s/f c/v gaiter poor signs of grease , suggest replace.

n/s/r tyre pressure low all set at 36 psi suggest recheck weekly.

suggest brake overhaul soon front & rear disc's (worn/corroded),rear pads low.

Pass 8 May 2008 39,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,985 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,466 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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S321 KJA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S321 KJA, 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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S321 KJA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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