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KN53 HWH

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,730 mi
Last recorded131,730 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 131,730 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear fog light appears to be a little dim

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 14 Feb 2018 131,730 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear fog light appears to be a little dim

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 120,182 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced suspect bulb faulty (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 112,958 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 112,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,551 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 10,077 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,566 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 96,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,551 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 94,551 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,050 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,532 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,399 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,880 miles

nearside front headlight slight damage

Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,090 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,417 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 47,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HWH 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 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 HWH, 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 HWH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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