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DE53 KWP

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,112 mi
Last recorded178,112 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KWP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 178,112 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 167,800 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 167,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 159,529 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 159,529 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 148,342 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 148,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 133,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Dec 2013 133,642 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Nov 2012 125,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 125,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 110,633 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 110,633 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,479 miles

play and slight noise n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,548 miles

all four disc slightly corrodid

Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,458 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 67,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,939 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,333 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 KWP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE53 KWP, 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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DE53 KWP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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