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SN03 KZT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

146,962 mi
Last recorded146,962 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 KZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 146,962 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 146,958 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working Front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 132,149 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,540 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,030 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

n/s rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,724 miles

Heavy corrosion on front suspension components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 86,722 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Heavy corrosion on front suspension components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 81,136 miles

Nearside Rear cracking between tread .

Fail 21 May 2019 81,136 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear cracking between tread .

Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,859 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 79,859 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault t/c light on (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 78,784 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 78,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 77,528 miles

air bag light on

Fail 24 May 2016 77,528 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

tyres very soft

Pass 26 May 2015 76,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 74,870 miles

air bag light on

Pass 30 May 2013 72,921 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 72,921 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 70,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 66,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 61,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2010 61,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 56,141 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 51,792 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 47,677 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2007 47,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,035 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 KZT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KZT, 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 KZT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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