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KL53 WHK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,879 mi
Last recorded158,879 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 WHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 158,879 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level low.

Fail 31 Jul 2021 158,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level low.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 136,873 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 136,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 124,875 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 124,875 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 110,838 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 110,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2016 106,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 101,110 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 94,753 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge 225/45/17

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge 225/45/17

Pass 17 Aug 2013 87,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 79,446 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,954 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,774 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,888 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 45,888 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 13 Sep 2006 33,110 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 WHK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KL53 WHK, 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 WHK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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