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KL53 WHF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,996 mi
Last recorded143,996 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 WHF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 143,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2018 136,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2017 120,811 miles

Front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots perished

Front windscreen damaged

Screw within the tread area of the nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2017 120,811 miles

Front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots perished

Front windscreen damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Screw within the tread area of the nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2017 119,979 miles

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

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

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boots perished

Rear road springs rusted

Rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

Screw within the tread area of the nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2016 114,123 miles

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Expired tax disc on display

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area but not significantly effecting the view of the road

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boot/s perished/splitting

Nearside rear seat belt retractor mechanism not working correctly

Offside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Fail 2 Mar 2016 114,123 miles

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

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

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)

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Expired tax disc on display

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area but not significantly effecting the view of the road

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint boot/s perished/splitting

Nearside rear seat belt retractor mechanism not working correctly

Offside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 108,918 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 108,918 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,279 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 89,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,228 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wheels not listed on tyre pressure sticker

Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,533 miles

Incorrect wheels on car.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wheels not correct for car.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,341 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,627 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 WHF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHF, 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 KL53 WHF registered?

KL53 WHF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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