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T8 KTX

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

200,605 mi
Last recorded200,605 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 KTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 200,605 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 200,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 196,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 196,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 184,553 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 184,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 168,024 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 168,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 154,480 miles

n/s rear tyre on wearbar limit

Fail 29 Sep 2011 154,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre on wearbar limit

Pass 18 Oct 2010 137,383 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 116,206 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 116,206 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 104,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre only 2mm tread remaining

Pass 20 Aug 2007 82,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,468 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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T8 KTX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T8 KTX, 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 T8 KTX registered?

T8 KTX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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