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DE53 KVV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,260 mi
Last recorded91,260 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 91,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

Fail 30 Jan 2026 91,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 89,279 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,551 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 86,551 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 83,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 80,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 80,684 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,085 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade slightly split

Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,621 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,666 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 67,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,891 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,612 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)

under body trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,880 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 51,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,993 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,967 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,731 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 23,464 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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DE53 KVV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DE53 KVV, 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 DE53 KVV registered?

DE53 KVV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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