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SN03 KZY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

141,643 mi
Last recorded141,643 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 141,643 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))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 141,643 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 133,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack Corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 133,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack Corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 129,602 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 129,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 120,226 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 111,786 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INCOMPLETE

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 5 May 2017 106,659 miles

BOTH REAR VALVE STEMS PERISHED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT A/ROLL MOUNTING RUBBERS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 5 May 2017 106,659 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

BOTH REAR VALVE STEMS PERISHED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT A/ROLL MOUNTING RUBBERS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box rusted

front brake discs rusted

front number plate broken

Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,040 miles

advise both offside indicators,going a little white in colour

advise front number plate condition

advise some corrosion to rear exhaust system

Fail 31 Mar 2015 106,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both offside indicators,going a little white in colour

advise front number plate condition

advise some corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,455 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 104,177 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 104,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advice rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,655 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 95,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,758 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,251 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on outer band

Fail 13 Apr 2010 76,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on outer band

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,489 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,449 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 59,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 41,837 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 KZY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KZY, 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 SN03 KZY registered?

SN03 KZY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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