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KN53 HBH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,988 mi
Last recorded135,988 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 HBH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 135,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi join behind manifold (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective underside on subframe ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush incorrectly fitted, bush rotated in housing.

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not in excess of the tyre structure cords

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush incorrectly fitted, bush rotated in housing.

Offside Front wheel arch, early stages of corrosion beginning to appear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine coolant below minimum

Fail 26 May 2017 135,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi join behind manifold (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective underside on subframe ()

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not in excess of the tyre structure cords

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front wheel arch, early stages of corrosion beginning to appear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine coolant below minimum

Pass 25 May 2016 123,836 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 114,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 104,234 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 91,195 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 75,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 58,932 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 45,252 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,211 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,831 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,793 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 25,410 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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KN53 HBH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KN53 HBH, 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 KN53 HBH registered?

KN53 HBH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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