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KD52 SDZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,867 mi
Last recorded132,867 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 SDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 132,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 121,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 121,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipes bubbling under coating

Centra exhaust hanger, loose and rattling

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 111,067 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre pereshing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,103 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 102,081 miles

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 102,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 88,392 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 78,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,627 miles

both front tyres scrubbing may need wheel alignment check

engine light illuminated

n/s/f tyre has gauge in outer sidewall

noise(possibly air con compressor)

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,455 miles

nail in tyre

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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KD52 SDZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KD52 SDZ, 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 KD52 SDZ registered?

KD52 SDZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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