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AO53 KKL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,724 mi
Last recorded146,724 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 146,724 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2022 142,549 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner/Outer joints slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 132,439 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 123,404 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 123,335 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 102,924 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,901 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 93,901 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,652 miles

Nearside Front tyre structure cracked

Offside Front tyre structure cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2016 84,652 miles

Nearside Front tyre structure cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre structure cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,627 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 64,533 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2013 64,533 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,558 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded from inner sureface

offside rear tyre perished

offside washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,073 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 54,073 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,929 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,819 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 KKL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO53 KKL, 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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AO53 KKL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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