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KJ53 ZVD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,166 mi
Last recorded93,166 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 93,166 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 93,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 89,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

some damage to front number plate

Fail 29 Dec 2018 89,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

some damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Dec 2017 87,199 miles

front number plate slightly damaged.

Fail 14 Dec 2017 87,199 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate slightly damaged.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 81,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,208 miles

Offside front pads getting low

Fail 21 Dec 2015 73,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside front pads getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2014 65,556 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 65,545 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front road tyres deteriorating on inside

NOTE: Fuel level almost empty at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,208 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 65,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres abnormaly worn

both front wipers not cleaning well

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,918 miles

Front wipers smearing when tested

Juddering from steering on lock to lock test

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 6 Oct 2010 57,917 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wipers smearing when tested

Juddering from steering on lock to lock test

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

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 3 Oct 2009 56,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,761 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre cuts to outside side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,643 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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 ZVD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD registered?

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

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