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EN52 KKU

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

227,907 mi
Last recorded227,907 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 KKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 227,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension lowered

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension lowered

Pass 24 Sep 2022 215,354 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 200,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 190,348 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 190,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 179,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump drain plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 179,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump drain plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2018 176,186 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 172,662 miles

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

free play in steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2017 172,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

free play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2016 168,178 miles

exhaust in poor condition

free play in steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2016 168,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

free play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2015 164,247 miles

both headlamp lenses fading

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

free play in steering knuckles

front brake discs very rusty and worn

Fail 23 Nov 2015 164,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp lenses fading

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

free play in steering knuckles

front brake discs very rusty and worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 161,929 miles

both headlamps in very poor condition

front brake discs very rusty and worn

front side lights very dim

Pass 9 Nov 2013 161,075 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 160,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 159,086 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

near side steering rack ball jiont has slight plaay

Pass 2 Nov 2010 158,026 miles

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

Turbo Charger Noisey

Pass 7 Nov 2009 156,768 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 154,915 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 149,847 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 125,269 miles

offside front seat backrest handle missing

Fail 22 Nov 2006 125,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front seat backrest handle missing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 100,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 100,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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EN52 KKU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EN52 KKU, 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 EN52 KKU registered?

EN52 KKU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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