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KL53 GMX

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,380 mi
Last recorded130,380 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 GMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 130,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 122,394 miles

Traction control light illuminated

Fail 12 Sep 2018 122,394 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Traction control light illuminated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 118,283 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

some oil on the under tray.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 118,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

some oil on the under tray.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,291 miles

front number plate cracked.

nearside headlight mount broken and slighty loose.but not insecure.

oil around rocker cover all over under side of car and leaking from gearbox side of engine.

water leak from hose on gearbox side of engine.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 113,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on.

front number plate cracked.

nearside headlight mount broken and slighty loose.but not insecure.

oil around rocker cover all over under side of car and leaking from gearbox side of engine.

water leak from hose on gearbox side of engine.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 102,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 102,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,228 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,630 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 55,500 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 47,668 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight outside wall damage

Fail 8 May 2009 47,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has slight outside wall damage

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,382 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,498 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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KL53 GMX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KL53 GMX, 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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KL53 GMX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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