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EF53 KSX

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,944 mi
Last recorded150,944 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 150,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 150,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 145,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre rear seat belt buckel missing

o/s/f seatbelt buckel caseing missing

o/s/r seat belt buckel caseing missing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

sticker in windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2015 145,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre rear seat belt buckel missing

o/s/f seatbelt buckel caseing missing

o/s/r seat belt buckel caseing missing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

sticker in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2014 132,598 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 139,377 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 139,377 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 116,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 109,030 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 109,028 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 100,651 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 84,262 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 84,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,563 miles

both outer seat belts slow to return when fully pulled out

Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,553 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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EF53 KSX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF53 KSX, 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 EF53 KSX registered?

EF53 KSX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EF53 KSX safe to buy?

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