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DY53 KVF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,506 mi
Last recorded117,506 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 117,506 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on

Fail 2 Nov 2015 117,506 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,288 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate damaged.

N/S/R Road wheel buckled.

N/S/R Tyre split on side walls.

O/S Outer CV Gaiter deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 112,286 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate damaged.

N/S/R Road wheel buckled.

N/S/R Tyre split on side walls.

O/S Outer CV Gaiter deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,266 miles

air bag light on indicating a fault

Fail 30 Jul 2012 87,266 miles

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

air bag light on indicating a fault

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,687 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2009 61,514 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,519 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,305 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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DY53 KVF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY53 KVF, 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 DY53 KVF registered?

DY53 KVF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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