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KO53 FRK

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,466 mi
Last recorded167,466 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FRK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 167,466 miles

EML light lit

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 167,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability not attached and boots split (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Sill becoming corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 160,794 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Body not fully secure door trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end of o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 160,745 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe across rear axle insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Offside Front Body not fully secure door trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end of o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 153,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 152,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 147,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 140,913 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 140,777 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both nearside & offside rear discs corroded..

Fail 4 May 2016 140,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 135,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 128,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in osr tyre no cords showing

Fail 30 Jul 2013 128,306 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in osr tyre no cords showing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 121,764 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 121,762 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,261 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Aug 2011 112,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

oil level low

Pass 9 Aug 2010 103,103 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,590 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,666 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 FRK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KO53 FRK, 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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KO53 FRK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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