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KD53 ZLX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

177,397 mi
Last recorded177,397 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 ZLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 177,397 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 18 Oct 2022 177,135 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 169,630 miles

Coolant leak ()

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 169,621 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 160,689 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 150,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 144,144 miles

E.M.L. AND SERVICE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON ?

Fail 6 Apr 2018 144,144 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken AT THE BOTTOM (2.4.C.1a)

E.M.L. AND SERVICE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON ?

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect A GLB-499 BULB WAS FITTED (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 136,339 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP IS ON ?

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON ?

Fail 10 Apr 2017 136,339 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP IS ON ?

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON ?

Pass 9 Apr 2016 127,152 miles

E.M.L. WARNING LAMP ON ?

LOWER COOLANT HOSE WAS INSECURE .

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON ?

Fail 8 Apr 2016 127,152 miles

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

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

E.M.L. WARNING LAMP ON ?

LOWER COOLANT HOSE WAS INSECURE .

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON ?

Pass 7 Apr 2015 118,096 miles

SERVICE LAMP ON ?

Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,096 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SERVICE LAMP ON ?

Pass 7 Apr 2014 107,827 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 107,827 miles

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

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

eml light on

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire disconeccted and hanging down

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,534 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 95,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 86,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 789,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,153 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 60,384 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cut in nearside front tyre.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,641 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,576 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 42,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 ZLX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

KD53 ZLX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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