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KD53 DVM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,233 mi
Last recorded92,233 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,233 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and lower wing poor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield adrift

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 88,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield adrift

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,639 miles

under body and suspension corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,623 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,473 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,316 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 12 Nov 2014 68,530 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,039 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,680 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 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,752 miles

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 15 Oct 2010 51,765 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 47,523 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,405 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 44,405 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 38,159 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,931 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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KD53 DVM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KD53 DVM, 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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KD53 DVM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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