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KD52 UZF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,278 mi
Last recorded156,278 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 UZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 156,278 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 154,925 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 154,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 153,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 149,294 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 141,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 134,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 134,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 130,116 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 130,116 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 124,815 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 124,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 118,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 110,423 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 103,618 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 92,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack showing wear

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 12 Jan 2010 92,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack showing wear

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

service light on

steering rack inner joints showqing wear

Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,415 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,009 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 47,528 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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KD52 UZF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UZF, 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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KD52 UZF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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