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KD53 RFF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,451 mi
Last recorded159,451 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 RFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 159,451 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 157,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 154,858 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 153,315 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 148,988 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 148,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 134,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Offside Rear Outer Slight damage to tyre sidewall

Parking brake notchy in operation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight age cracking on both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 19 Nov 2018 134,258 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Offside Rear Outer Slight damage to tyre sidewall

Parking brake notchy in operation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight age cracking on both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,486 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 120,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 105,846 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 105,846 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,619 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,829 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 79,829 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 72,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,191 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 15,886 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 61,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

eng fan running constantly

eng light on

Fail 20 Nov 2008 38,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

eng fan running constantly

eng light on

Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,613 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RFF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RFF, 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 RFF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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