MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perished
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre side wall perished
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front wipers smear
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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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