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VK03 PFV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,517 mi
Last recorded129,517 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 PFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 129,517 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 119,167 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 119,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mid box hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box hanger snapped (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,097 miles

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

offside and nearside front arm bushes have slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2015 111,082 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front arm bushes have slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2014 104,318 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,625 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,975 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 54,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,535 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 36,872 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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VK03 PFV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VK03 PFV, 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 VK03 PFV registered?

VK03 PFV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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