MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear shock dust cover worn
Nearside body damage
Oil leak ()
engine light and under trays and engine covers
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken and rear (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear shock dust cover worn
Nearside body damage
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
engine light and under trays and engine covers
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres out of shape and worn on inner shoulders
screen damaged
nearside screen cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner shoulders of tread 225/45 ZR 17
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front screen cracked along the bottom just starting to enter lower swept area of zone "A"
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner shoulders of tread 225/45 ZR 17
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front screen cracked along the bottom just starting to enter lower swept area of zone "A"
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 KTE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 EF53 KTE, 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 KTE registered?
EF53 KTE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is EF53 KTE safe to buy?
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