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KJ53 ZVE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,507 mi
Last recorded133,507 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 133,507 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2017 133,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2016 133,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 28 Oct 2015 119,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Eml light on

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Traction control light on

Pass 28 Oct 2015 119,250 miles

Eml light on

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

Traction control light on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

front tryres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2014 105,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

front tryres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 85,485 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 85,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,147 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 74,095 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 59,530 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres have slight cuts revealing cord/ply

slight windscreen chip

Fail 29 Apr 2010 59,350 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres have slight cuts revealing cord/ply

slight windscreen chip

Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,412 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2008 42,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,673 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 33,673 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,082 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 ZVE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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