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KJ53 ZVC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,824 mi
Last recorded134,824 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,824 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 134,821 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 131,784 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 127,931 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,470 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 113,189 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 103,853 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,853 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 100,612 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

air bag warning light on

o/s washer jet partially blocked

traction control warning lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,612 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

o/s washer jet partially blocked

traction control warning lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

esp warning light illuminated on the dashboard indicating a fault

Fail 22 Sep 2009 87,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

traction. control light on

Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,346 miles

traction. control light on

Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,136 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,964 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 72,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,171 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 ZVC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

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

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