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VK02 MEG

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,028 mi
Last recorded113,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 MEG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 113,028 miles

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow

Fail 8 Jan 2018 113,028 miles

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

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

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

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,017 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear shock cover insicure

Offside Rear shock cover insicure

Fail 9 Jan 2017 111,017 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear shock cover insicure

Offside Rear shock cover insicure

Pass 23 Dec 2015 103,931 miles

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip in windscreen outside drivers view

gearbox mounting deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2015 103,931 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip in windscreen outside drivers view

gearbox mounting deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2015 103,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2014 93,751 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cuts on inner side wall

Fail 30 Aug 2014 93,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cuts on inner side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,069 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,788 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,411 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,573 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 44,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,408 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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VK02 MEG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK02 MEG, 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 VK02 MEG registered?

VK02 MEG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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