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KN53 VBK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,553 mi
Last recorded130,553 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VBK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 130,553 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 103,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

steering stiff

Fail 18 Jun 2019 103,035 miles

Front Suspension component insecurely attached both bottom arms (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

steering stiff

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,639 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,853 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 83,853 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,696 miles

nearside rear brake is binding on slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,118 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,195 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,979 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 50,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,717 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,459 miles

nearside front lower bumper trimm missing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,976 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 VBK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

KN53 VBK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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