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KJ53 LHV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,067 mi
Last recorded178,067 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 178,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 166,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 148,577 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 130,653 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 130,589 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,115 miles

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

airbag light on

tc light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,847 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 94,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,373 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,954 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,806 miles

all 4 tyres in poor condition

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 LHV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHV, 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 KJ53 LHV registered?

KJ53 LHV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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