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2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

112,625 mi
Last recorded112,625 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 KYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 112,625 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 112,625 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 109,315 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 109,315 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 106,414 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 106,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,536 miles

coolant low

Offside Rear tyre side walls deteriorated

both front radius arms rear bushes slightly worn

corrosion on front radius arms and rear axle and coil springs

Fail 14 Dec 2018 103,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre side walls deteriorated

both front radius arms rear bushes slightly worn

coolant low

corrosion on front radius arms and rear axle and coil springs

Pass 29 Nov 2017 101,499 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 101,498 miles

Central Front Front drive shaft damaged no bolt fitterd and very dangerous (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,184 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 99,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,003 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 94,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 84,117 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 76,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,658 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 68,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,388 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,819 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 53,819 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 46,279 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 46,279 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,939 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 37,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,420 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,867 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

front number plate is in poor condition

o/s/f tyre tread is worn on inner edge

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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W4 KYG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 W4 KYG, 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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W4 KYG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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