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KN53 VCV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,412 mi
Last recorded180,412 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 180,412 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R lamp lense broken but not showing white light

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 180,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R lamp lense broken but not showing white light

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 170,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 152,537 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2015 152,530 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 136,826 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 136,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 113,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,482 miles

air bag light staying on

Fail 1 Mar 2012 89,397 miles

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

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

air bag light staying on

Fail 6 Aug 2010 78,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,120 miles

offside rear tyre worn low and bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2009 76,000 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn low and bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,621 miles

n/s/rear tyre getting low 3mm left

Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,065 miles

Engine oil level very low

Outer sidewall of nearside front tyre has series of chunks missing but not exposing cord

Rear edge of offside front door damaged

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 VCV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

KN53 VCV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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