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HG53 KSV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,853 mi
Last recorded163,853 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 KSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 163,853 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 163,598 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 152,586 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 152,577 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light not working (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all over general under body corrosion

brake warning light on

diesel heater loose under car

headlamps misted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 134,014 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 133,551 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 111,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Wall Deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Wall Deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,492 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake discs rusty

both rear tyres inner & outer sidewalls badly cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2016 93,444 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake discs rusty

both rear tyres inner & outer sidewalls badly cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 89,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,016 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp light on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,449 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,449 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,559 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

coolant level on minimum

engine oil level on minimum

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear suspension antiroll bar starting to corrode

Fail 11 Mar 2010 64,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

coolant level on minimum

engine oil level on minimum

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear suspension antiroll bar starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,997 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,221 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers smear

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,484 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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HG53 KSV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HG53 KSV, 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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HG53 KSV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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