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EF53 KTE

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

243,798 mi
Last recorded243,798 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 243,798 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 211,435 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 211,330 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 173,129 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 172,934 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 144,096 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 123,514 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and worn on inner shoulders

screen damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2011 117,188 miles

nearside screen cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2010 104,494 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 104,494 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 91,354 miles

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"

Fail 27 Nov 2009 91,354 miles

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"

Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,096 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,778 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,506 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 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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EF53 KTE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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