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KN53 VBP

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,944 mi
Last recorded137,944 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VBP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 137,944 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle outer casing damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor exhaust leak from exhaust cat in center

vehicle under body corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 137,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat belt buckle outer casing damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate deteriorated

minor exhaust leak from exhaust cat in center

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,706 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both outer sills corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight vehicle under body corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2018 131,706 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both outer sills corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight vehicle under body corrosion

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 127,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

service light on

Fail 8 Dec 2017 127,777 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

service light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

coolant level below minimum

engine has signs of an oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2016 122,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring broken nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

coolant level below minimum

engine has signs of an oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear seats and belts not tested

Fail 12 Nov 2015 113,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear seats and belts not tested

Pass 17 Oct 2014 107,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 88,060 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 82,871 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

EML lamp on

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres advance wear 205/55R16

Fail 22 Feb 2012 82,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

EML lamp on

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres advance wear 205/55R16

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,241 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 63,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,603 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,942 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 VBP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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