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AO53 KKY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,927 mi
Last recorded101,927 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 90,802 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 90,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 May 2012 79,768 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,652 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,475 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 44,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,125 miles

nearside rear brake is binding on slightly.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,392 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and 3mm

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 KKY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KKY, 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 KKY registered?

AO53 KKY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AO53 KKY safe to buy?

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