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KC52 XBW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 XBW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,540 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 84,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,393 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,382 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,912 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 79,912 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,502 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 78,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side door window broken

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,769 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,955 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 74,955 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,696 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 72,696 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,984 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 54,992 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,414 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 41,414 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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KC52 XBW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KC52 XBW, 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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What year was KC52 XBW registered?

KC52 XBW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is KC52 XBW safe to buy?

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