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KN53 VBE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

184,855 mi
Last recorded184,855 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VBE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 184,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 176,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 173,334 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 167,924 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 164,823 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 164,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 164,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 160,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 160,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 150,493 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 140,623 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

Cut in inside sidewall offside front tyre 225-40-18-92Y

Fail 12 Feb 2016 140,623 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

Cut in inside sidewall offside front tyre 225-40-18-92Y

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 132,720 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 132,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 129,091 miles

Signs of heat applied to both front track rod ends

Pass 21 Sep 2013 119,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 112,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 103,244 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 103,244 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 90,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 90,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,441 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 37,372 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,776 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour.

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 VBE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN53 VBE registered?

KN53 VBE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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