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EJ53 KFY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,028 mi
Last recorded141,028 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 KFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 141,028 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 122,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,128 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 115,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 109,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 101,176 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 101,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,309 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,569 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 81,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,602 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,959 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,117 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 37,762 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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EJ53 KFY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ53 KFY, 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 EJ53 KFY registered?

EJ53 KFY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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