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DY53 KVX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,750 mi
Last recorded113,750 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KVX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 113,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 111,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 108,369 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre edge wearing out

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear axle and other components corroded

Pass 30 May 2020 107,208 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2016 104,927 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,245 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,455 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 101,126 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,355 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 98,953 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 97,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 95,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 89,149 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 89,149 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 78,890 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2007 78,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,283 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 KVX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY53 KVX, 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 KVX registered?

DY53 KVX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 KVX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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