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KJ53 HLM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,242 mi
Last recorded139,242 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 HLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 139,242 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

warning lamp triangle alight on dash

Fail 27 Jul 2017 137,529 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s and o/s sills corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 130,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

traction control light on

Fail 26 Jul 2016 130,686 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

traction control light on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 127,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

wiper blades dont clear well

Fail 30 Apr 2015 127,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

wiper blades dont clear well

Pass 1 May 2014 124,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 122,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 116,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bot front tyres damaged on outer wall

nearside rear coil spring broken

Pass 30 Oct 2010 97,864 miles

near side front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2009 90,875 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 82,275 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 70,593 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,627 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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KJ53 HLM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KJ53 HLM, 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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KJ53 HLM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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