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KL52 UTU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,549 mi
Last recorded132,549 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 UTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 117,588 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

minor oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,004 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 107,749 miles

Central Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 102,462 miles

Centre hi level stop lamp only has 50% working

Nearside slight play in inner steering arm

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside slight play in inner steering arm

Fail 23 Jan 2016 102,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/front pipe holed (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre hi level stop lamp only has 50% working

Nearside slight play in inner steering arm

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside slight play in inner steering arm

Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 93,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

oil level low

Fail 20 Jan 2014 86,053 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

oil level low

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

the air bag lamp is on

the front number plate is damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,162 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the air bag light is on

the centre exhaust mount is cracking

the engine is low on oil

the front number plate is damaged

the n/s/r tail lamp lens is damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,695 miles

the air bag warning light is on

the front number plate is damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2011 58,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

the air bag warning light is on

the front number plate is damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2010 48,605 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 38,067 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Light scratch on front screen

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear wiper split

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jan 2009 38,067 miles

Light scratch on front screen

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Rear wiper split

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jul 2007 31,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,750 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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KL52 UTU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 KL52 UTU, 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 KL52 UTU registered?

KL52 UTU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is KL52 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL52 UTU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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