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KN53 HCK

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

232,248 mi
Last recorded232,248 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 HCK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 232,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 215,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 206,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 194,229 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 183,780 miles

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

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust heat shelid is insecure/rattles

the offside rear tyre has a deep cut to the inner sidewall"marked in yellow" no plys or cords exposed

Fail 2 Feb 2015 183,780 miles

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

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

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shelid is insecure/rattles

the offside rear tyre has a deep cut to the inner sidewall"marked in yellow" no plys or cords exposed

Pass 13 Jan 2014 168,809 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 160,584 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 160,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 153,403 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 153,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2011 142,202 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 142,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

offside inner driveshaft splines worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2009 127,164 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 127,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 113,710 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 113,710 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 99,763 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 89,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HCK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KN53 HCK, 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 HCK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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