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KL53 UVM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,360 mi
Last recorded180,360 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 UVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 180,360 miles

front screen cracked outside the swept area

Fail 29 Mar 2016 180,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front screen cracked outside the swept area

Pass 27 Mar 2015 170,764 miles

engine management light on

off side rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2015 170,764 miles

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

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

engine management light on

off side rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2014 155,480 miles

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 28 Jan 2013 141,384 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 130,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 123,621 miles

both front tyres worn low /out of shape /close to limits

Fail 7 Sep 2011 123,621 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low /out of shape /close to limits

Pass 18 Sep 2010 104,516 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 104,262 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 82,583 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perished.

nearside front tyre very low outside edge.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 82,583 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking/perished.

nearside front tyre very low outside edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,108 miles

offside front tyre close to wear bars.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 66,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre close to wear bars .

Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,253 miles

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

noise when driven under load C.V.joint(s)?

rear wheels slight binding

Fail 19 Sep 2007 53,253 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

noise when driven under load C.V. joint(s)?

rear wheels slight binding

Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,828 miles

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

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 UVM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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