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KO53 ELH

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,786 mi
Last recorded189,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 ELH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 189,786 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 180,228 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 173,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 168,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 162,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Cv gaiter secured by cable ties but grease leaking from boot.

Fail 26 Nov 2021 162,787 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Cv gaiter secured by cable ties but grease leaking from boot.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 155,768 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 155,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2019 149,172 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2018 138,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,966 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 123,057 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2016 123,057 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 121,510 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 121,506 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 108,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,500 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,827 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,847 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 74,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 68,008 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,498 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,673 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,861 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,405 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 ELH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

KO53 ELH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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