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KD53 NDO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,897 mi
Last recorded104,897 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 NDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 104,897 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,379 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 85,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 69,670 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,670 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 57,444 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 May 2018 57,422 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,618 miles

Front Engine undertray adrift at rear fixing points

Front Wiper blades smearing screen

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 43,601 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,178 miles

codition rear brake discs

offside rear tyre side wall scrubbed

triangle warning light stays on

un der trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2012 33,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

codition rear brake discs

engine management light on

engine missfireing

offside rear tyre side wall scrubbed

triangle warning light stays on

un der trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre near wear indicators

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2010 31,311 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre near wear indicators

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,378 miles

both rear disc condition

off side front tyre just 1.6 mm on wear blocks

oil on low mark

undertray and side trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,724 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2008 26,702 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,392 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 23,391 miles

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

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 NDO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KD53 NDO, 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 NDO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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