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DE53 KYJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,961 mi
Last recorded142,961 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 142,961 miles

All 4 tyres outer sidewalls damaged

Coolant leak ()

MIL Light illuminated

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

Offside Front seat loose but secure

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyres feathered

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 142,961 miles

All 4 tyres outer sidewalls damaged

Coolant leak ()

MIL Light illuminated

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

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

Offside Front seat loose but secure

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyres feathered

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 134,268 miles

Engine Management light illuminated

Front exhaust rubber deteriorated but secured by another rubber

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from underside

Fail 22 Apr 2016 134,266 miles

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

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)

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

Engine Management light illuminated

Front exhaust rubber deteriorated but secured by another rubber

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from underside

Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,564 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 125,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 106,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 96,695 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 88,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 1 Dec 2009 88,060 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 27 Oct 2008 74,182 miles

pass and advise both rear tyres worn inner edges and have nails in treads

Pass 25 Oct 2007 60,747 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2007 60,747 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,037 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 KYJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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