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KN53 HWD

2003 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,229 mi
Last recorded156,229 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 HWD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 156,229 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front anti-roll link gaiter in poor condition

o/s front brake disc poor condition

slight binding o/s front brake

Pass 8 May 2015 156,229 miles

n/s front anti-roll link gaiter in poor condition

o/s front brake disc poor condition

slight binding o/s front brake

Pass 10 Apr 2014 136,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 124,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 117,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 May 2011 117,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

chunk missing in n/s/r tyre but not to cords

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear lights loose

Pass 8 Apr 2010 112,840 miles

both indicators bulbs lossing colour

covers under vehicle unable to check properly

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

rear number plate slightly detiorated

slight play in offside front bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 110,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 102,412 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 97,564 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 124,782 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HWD is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

KN53 HWD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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