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SP03 NKG

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,143 mi
Last recorded123,143 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 NKG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 123,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mounting rubber has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mounting rubber has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 123,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mounting rubber has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mounting rubber has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 117,910 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 117,853 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern showing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Pattern very poor (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,771 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,638 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 104,189 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,368 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 97,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 78,976 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2012 76,850 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,815 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,592 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 55,038 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,198 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,743 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 32,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

spare tyre defective

unable to fully check underbonnet due to plastic covers

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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SP03 NKG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SP03 NKG, 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 SP03 NKG registered?

SP03 NKG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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