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KN53 VBT

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,133 mi
Last recorded81,133 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,133 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 80,815 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,172 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 74,170 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,200 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 59,351 miles

both sides rear tyres outter side wall heavyle perished but not cord exposed

offside front tyre outter side wall heavyle perished but not cord exposed

Fail 22 Sep 2012 59,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bonnet open sign on

both sides rear tyres outter side wall heavyle perished but not cord exposed

offside front tyre outter side wall heavyle perished but not cord exposed

Fail 8 Oct 2011 56,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside reare tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 8 Oct 2011 56,400 miles

offside reare tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 9 Oct 2010 54,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,232 miles

off side rear brake slightly binding. (pass and advise)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,134 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 VBT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

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

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