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KH52 FKM

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,729 mi
Last recorded159,729 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH52 FKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 159,729 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 147,074 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 142,921 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

offside front headlight is slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2016 142,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

offside front headlight is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 138,439 miles

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

o/s headlight slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2014 134,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 134,402 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 130,058 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 130,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 124,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 119,952 miles

both rear tyres slightly under inflated

Pass 12 Feb 2010 114,956 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 110,063 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 110,063 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 89,439 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 86,352 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 86,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KH52 FKM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KH52 FKM, 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 KH52 FKM registered?

KH52 FKM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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