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SN03 KXX

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

80,833 mi
Last recorded80,833 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 KXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,833 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,154 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,618 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,618 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,544 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 65,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,237 miles

Front Corrosion to all suspension/Brake compoments and sub frame

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to all suspension/Brake compoments and sub frame

Fail 19 Sep 2018 65,236 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Corrosion to all suspension/Brake compoments and sub frame

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to all suspension/Brake compoments and sub frame

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,693 miles

Corrosion to all brake pipes in places

Front Corrosion to all suspension compoments and sub frame

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Corrosion to all suspension compoments and sub frame

Fail 12 Sep 2017 63,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Due to engine noise from cambelt area which may lead to failure and major engine damage (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Corrosion to all brake pipes in places

Front Corrosion to all suspension compoments and sub frame

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Corrosion to all suspension compoments and sub frame

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front licence plate damaged slightly

fuel tank securing straps corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 62,669 miles

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

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

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front licence plate damaged slightly

fuel tank securing straps corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,644 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on.

Front Corrosion to all sub frame/suspension/brake components

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Corrosion to all sub frame/ suspension/ brake components.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,085 miles

Corrosion to front and rear sub frames and all suspension parts

Corrosion to most of the brake units and parts fitted to vehicle

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside rear shock corroded

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,085 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Corrosion to front and rear sub frames and all suspension parts

Corrosion to most of the brake units and parts fitted to vehicle

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside rear shock corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,479 miles

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Corrosion to front sub frame and all suspension parts

Corrosion to most of the brake units fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside rear shock corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 54,399 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to alot of the brake units fitted to vehicle

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Corrosion to front sub frame and all suspension parts

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear shock corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,075 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 53,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,786 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,815 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 50,815 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 46,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,918 miles

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension units

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

Play found in top column bearing when tested

Fail 6 Mar 2009 44,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion to all front and rear suspension units

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

Play found in top column bearing when tested

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 41,066 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,837 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,721 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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SN03 KXX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SN03 KXX, 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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SN03 KXX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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