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DA53 KYR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,591 mi
Last recorded69,591 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 KYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,591 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 68,413 miles

'General age related corrosion under body'

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,195 miles

'All over general age related corrosion'

Coil spring corroded 'All Four' (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable 'Both' (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 66,179 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,963 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2018 62,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,900 miles

Front both tyres have edge wear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and the arms (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted making it hard to test some items

Fail 23 Feb 2017 59,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres have edge wear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and the arms (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted making it hard to test some items

Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre outer wall kerbing strip has slight damage,small tear in rubber.

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber top plastic shroud insecure,droped down.

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 55,946 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,946 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 53,460 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly miss spaced.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 53,460 miles

front and rear number plates slightly miss spaced.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,865 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges of tread.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,257 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly (in bands) also approaching limit

small nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,631 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,231 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,937 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,885 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 29,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 18,925 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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DA53 KYR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA53 KYR, 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 DA53 KYR registered?

DA53 KYR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is DA53 KYR safe to buy?

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