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HD53 KKL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,919 mi
Last recorded147,919 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 KKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 147,919 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,258 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 124,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 113,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 113,184 miles

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,415 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 May 2011 81,314 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 81,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,700 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 65,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,050 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 49,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,689 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,846 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 33,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight smear from front wipers

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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HD53 KKL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD53 KKL, 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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HD53 KKL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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