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KM53 JBZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,834 mi
Last recorded149,834 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 JBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 149,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 140,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 125,748 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Jul 2016 125,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Emissions not tested Only partial test completed due to excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

Front brake discs worn / pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,487 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,935 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 103,628 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 103,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,670 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,897 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 77,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear & both front tyres unevenly worn.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,522 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 48,512 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,822 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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KM53 JBZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KM53 JBZ, 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 KM53 JBZ registered?

KM53 JBZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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