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SK03 FKD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,661 mi
Last recorded186,661 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 FKD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 186,661 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to metal brake piping at rear

Fail 12 Nov 2020 186,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to metal brake piping at rear

Pass 7 Nov 2019 181,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion to both rear outer brake pipes and nearside front to rear brake pipe rear section

Pass 5 Nov 2018 171,915 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 171,891 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 162,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside headlight dull

Fail 26 Jul 2017 162,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside headlight dull

Pass 1 Aug 2016 156,444 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 1 Aug 2016 156,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Jul 2015 146,266 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 136,686 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 136,656 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 122,936 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 122,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 111,120 miles

engine management light on

oil level low

play at o/s steering rack arm

Pass 11 Jul 2011 103,905 miles

eng management light on

o/s/r tyre worn at inner edge

play at o/s steering arm

Fail 4 Aug 2010 94,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,301 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,664 miles

engine management lamp on

n/side rear lpg pipes damaged by brake hose

slight leak power steering pipe near g/box

Fail 16 Jul 2008 66,664 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine management lamp on

n/side rear lpg pipes damaged by brake hose

slight leak power steering pipe near g/box

Pass 2 Jun 2007 42,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,976 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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SK03 FKD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK03 FKD, 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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SK03 FKD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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