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VO03 CKN

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

249,342 mi
Last recorded249,342 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 CKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 249,342 miles

EML not working

Engine oil added before test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Door handle broken but still functions

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 239,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 236,858 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box (Very rusty) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 May 2021 235,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 233,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

Pass 9 Apr 2019 230,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover dropped

Pass 14 Apr 2018 224,184 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber covers dropped

Pass 27 Apr 2017 210,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2016 195,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 183,846 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 173,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 160,518 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 160,518 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 149,398 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 149,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 137,902 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 137,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 125,695 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 119,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear wiperblade split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 117,789 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 112,681 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 87,442 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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VO03 CKN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VO03 CKN, 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 VO03 CKN registered?

VO03 CKN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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