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KG53 KYH

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,050 mi
Last recorded126,050 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 KYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 126,050 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 121,420 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2021 121,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 116,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 106,459 miles

all wheels and tyres are protruding out of the wheel arches

Fail 21 Feb 2019 106,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (continental headlight) fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (continental headlight) fitted (4.1.2 (c))

all wheels and tyres are protruding out of the wheel arches

Fail 12 Feb 2019 106,435 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,066 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,723 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 78,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,826 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 74,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,265 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 65,739 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,123 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 56,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,990 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape worn to wear bars.

Offside front tyre repaired on edge causing slight bulge to inside wall.

Offside rear tyre worn to wear bars out of shape

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,655 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,649 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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KG53 KYH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KG53 KYH, 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 KG53 KYH registered?

KG53 KYH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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