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KD53 UER

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,280 mi
Last recorded195,280 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 UER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 195,280 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 190,940 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 186,506 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 186,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 182,081 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective lower gearbox mount ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 177,076 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen outside zone a less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 177,076 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen outside zone a less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 171,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 166,922 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 166,914 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 162,574 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 147,534 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 147,520 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 129,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s headlamp- slightly insecure

small stonechips in windscreen

some damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 2 Aug 2013 129,359 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

n/s headlamp- slightly insecure

small stonechips in windscreen

some damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 16 Aug 2012 122,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 122,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 110,902 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 110,635 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,700 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Dec 2007 85,190 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 85,187 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 73,785 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 UER is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UER, 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 UER is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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