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AO53 KKF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,421 mi
Last recorded149,421 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 149,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 143,349 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 14,174 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 133,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 121,915 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 109,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Fail 8 Dec 2012 109,236 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Dec 2011 96,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 27 Nov 2010 85,674 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,669 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 62,259 miles

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

engine management light

service light on

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,430 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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AO53 KKF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AO53 KKF, 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 AO53 KKF registered?

AO53 KKF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is AO53 KKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 KKF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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