CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE53 KPY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 131,972 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 131,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 124,744 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not operating correctly

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Brake disc is corroded on inside edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link has play

Nearside Rear Brake is binding

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has condensation on inner lens

Nearside Rear Shock absorber protective cover dislodged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear heavy corrosion on top arms

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti roll bar link has play

Offside Rear Heavy corrosion on top arms

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two chips to screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 117,225 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on dash

Pass 22 Apr 2016 107,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded & blowing. New system recommended!!. (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 107,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded & blowing. New system recommended!!. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bald inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 98,463 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 90,992 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 90,992 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,442 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,867 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 65,803 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 55,264 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,654 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 37,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,856 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,286 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE53 KPY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE53 KPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE53 KPY?

You can check the full history of FE53 KPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE53 KPY registered?

FE53 KPY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 KPY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE53 KPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE53 KPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.