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KC53 OEH

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,963 mi
Last recorded120,963 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 OEH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,963 miles

EML

Fail 25 Apr 2016 120,963 miles

EML

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

Pass 7 May 2015 118,802 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 114,710 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 114,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 111,291 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 110,579 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 110,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 109,980 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 109,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,075 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 104,652 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 104,652 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,381 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 97,732 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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KC53 OEH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KC53 OEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC53 OEH registered?

KC53 OEH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is KC53 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC53 OEH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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