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HG53 KTK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,150 mi
Last recorded137,150 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 137,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 130,289 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 126,907 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirty (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 126,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 114,516 miles

near side rear seat belt doesn't retract unless you tug and wiggle the belt to coax it back

Fail 21 Feb 2018 114,516 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side rear seat belt doesn't retract unless you tug and wiggle the belt to coax it back

Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 83,787 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steeing and suspension fully.

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 83,787 miles

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

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steeing and suspension fully.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 74,766 miles

both front tyres are worn on the innner edges indicating an alignment error

near side raer seat belt slow to retract

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2013 56,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,098 miles

EML on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,451 miles

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre wearing in centre of tread

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,327 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,927 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 28,927 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,252 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

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 KTK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG53 KTK, 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 KTK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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