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SL03 KYR

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,876 mi
Last recorded80,876 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 KYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 80,876 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 75,435 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner side (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,469 miles

center exhaust section corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 72,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center exhaust section corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,739 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 70,721 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,336 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,643 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 66,642 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,894 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,541 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 62,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,279 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 60,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,309 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside and offside rear tyre walls starting to perrish

Fail 11 Jul 2007 48,309 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust hanger broken

nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside and offside rear tyre walls starting to perrish

Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,080 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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SL03 KYR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL03 KYR, 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 SL03 KYR registered?

SL03 KYR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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