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KN53 VBY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,777 mi
Last recorded128,777 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 128,777 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated slightly

nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly

Fail 24 May 2021 128,777 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated slightly

nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly

Pass 24 May 2019 119,291 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 119,242 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,174 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate does not have the BSAU marking

rear registration plate does not have the BSAU marking

traction control light on

Fail 23 Mar 2018 112,174 miles

Emissions not tested emissions aborted due to natural idle too high (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML on

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate does not have the BSAU marking

rear registration plate does not have the BSAU marking

traction control light on

Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,671 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,917 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,806 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,448 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,760 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 64,972 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,616 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,088 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 VBY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

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

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