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SL03 KZM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,662 mi
Last recorded131,662 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 KZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 131,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 129,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,406 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))

both front sills corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 126,466 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 125,139 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 125,137 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 122,339 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 122,333 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 118,980 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 118,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 114,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,234 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON THEN WENT OFF AGAIN, RETESTED AND ALL OK TIME OF TEST

Pass 2 Apr 2015 102,253 miles

sunstrip fitted but not reducing visability

Pass 18 Apr 2014 95,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,106 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,298 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 73,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,879 miles

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

rear number plate surface fault

Fail 11 Mar 2008 56,879 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

o/s/r inner brake pad looks low with wheel on

Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,467 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 46,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,592 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 KZM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SL03 KZM, 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 KZM registered?

SL03 KZM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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