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KN53 HVU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,178 mi
Last recorded166,178 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 HVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 166,178 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 148,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,806 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 141,793 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) n/s,o/s (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,618 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,321 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 126,245 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 124,739 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 110,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,585 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 96,585 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 86,727 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 86,727 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,945 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 76,945 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,427 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 HVU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HVU, 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 HVU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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