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A17 NTK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

201,941 mi
Last recorded201,941 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NTK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 201,941 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 188,344 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 188,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 160,678 miles

nearside outer sill damaged & torn not in a prescribed area

Fail 25 Sep 2013 159,705 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

nearside outer front sill damaged & torn not within a prescribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2012 133,745 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 133,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 123,371 miles

N/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 90,817 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 74,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,107 miles

front tyres at 2mm in center

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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A17 NTK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A17 NTK, 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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A17 NTK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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