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KN53 AOF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,936 mi
Last recorded153,936 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 AOF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 153,936 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 153,935 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 155,930 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive blue smoke on acceleration and unable to hold constant fast idle within specified limits (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Engine covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 149,364 miles

nearside front outer brake pad wearing close to limit

offside front tyre inner edge wearing close to cords

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Feb 2017 149,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

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)

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

nearside front outer brake pad wearing close to limit

offside front tyre inner edge wearing close to cords

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 143,439 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2015 135,802 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 135,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light (EML) illuminated

Pass 21 Feb 2014 126,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front reg deteriorating

offside front tyre inner edge worn too 1.8mm

offside rear tyre has a two metal objects in tyre tread

Fail 21 Feb 2014 126,053 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front reg deteriorating

offside front tyre inner edge worn too 1.8mm

offside rear tyre has a two metal objects in tyre tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 113,487 miles

airbag light on

eml on

traction control light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013 113,482 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

eml on

traction control light on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,449 miles

Air bag warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2012 102,446 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Air bag warning light on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2010 79,808 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 79,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 63,409 miles

both front tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,949 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 46,949 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,176 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,589 miles

both front and nsr tyres wearing on edges †

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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KN53 AOF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KN53 AOF, 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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KN53 AOF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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