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KD53 FFR

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,786 mi
Last recorded118,786 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 FFR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 118,786 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 113,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 106,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,090 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,679 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,178 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,393 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 83,365 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,666 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,870 miles

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,306 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,062 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,082 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,858 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,566 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,726 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,449 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 35,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,337 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,231 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 FFR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FFR, 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 KD53 FFR registered?

KD53 FFR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is KD53 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD53 FFR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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