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KJ53 HMK

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

195,271 mi
Last recorded195,271 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 HMK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 195,271 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 195,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 184,004 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 103,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 174,271 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 174,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 161,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 151,455 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 140,956 miles

Knocking noise from front wheel area.

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Noise from engine.

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 140,956 miles

Knocking noise from front wheel area.

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Noise from engine.

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 124,580 miles

Cut on nearside front tyre.

Engine cranking slow.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 111,963 miles

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

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

Knocking noise coming from nearside front wheel area.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer wall.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 111,963 miles

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

Knocking noise coming from nearside front wheel area.

Nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer wall.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 94,306 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer cv gaitor starting to split.

Slight wear on the offside front suspension link arm.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 94,306 miles

Offside outer cv gaitor starting to split.

Slight wear on the offside front suspension link arm.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,958 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 51,769 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,241 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 HMK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KJ53 HMK, 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 HMK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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