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KO53 EFA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,185 mi
Last recorded110,185 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 110,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 106,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

operation of rear nearside seat belt only just passable

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,691 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 102,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2021 93,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 89,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,555 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 84,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,794 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,560 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,885 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 46,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,902 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,220 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,026 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,643 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,999 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,696 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,218 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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KO53 EFA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KO53 EFA, 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 KO53 EFA registered?

KO53 EFA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is KO53 EFA safe to buy?

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