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VO03 CKY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,874 mi
Last recorded228,874 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 CKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 228,874 miles

Advise; Long service brake travel.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [front & rear] (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 228,874 miles

Advise; Long service brake travel.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [front & rear] (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 225,245 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 225,237 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [front down pipe broken] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 222,579 miles

center leaking exhaust

Fail 7 Oct 2021 222,579 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center leaking exhaust

n/s/r wheel brake binding

Pass 7 Oct 2020 216,268 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 216,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction [Air filter blocked] (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 213,713 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2018 211,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 211,038 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 206,691 miles

backing rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

Pass 30 Mar 2016 196,159 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

o/s/r shock starting to weep oil

Pass 27 Mar 2015 186,361 miles

both front tyres wear started on inner edges

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away and hanging loose

Pass 7 Apr 2014 176,536 miles

Nearside front & rear tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 4 Apr 2014 176,536 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front & rear tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Mar 2013 165,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 165,828 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 159,769 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light is on !!!!

Fail 31 Mar 2012 159,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light is on !!!!

Pass 29 Mar 2011 155,018 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 151,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 144,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 138,997 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 106,757 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,187 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 83,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 CKY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VO03 CKY, 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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VO03 CKY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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