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EK53 KFY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 KFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 71,201 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,684 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 64,143 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 60,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 56,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 56,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 52,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 49,981 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,609 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,087 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,205 miles

o/s rear n/s front o/s front tyres age cracks in treads

Pass 23 Sep 2011 21,882 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,691 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,928 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,554 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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EK53 KFY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EK53 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 EK53 KFY registered?

EK53 KFY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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