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KP53 BRZ

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

299,151 mi
Last recorded299,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 BRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 299,151 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 299,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 292,038 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 292,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 285,279 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rear outer sill deteriorated

rear tyres slightly uneven on inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2021 285,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rear outer sill deteriorated

rear tyres slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2020 278,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rear outer sill deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2020 278,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

offside rear outer sill deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2019 269,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear outer sill deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2019 269,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear outer sill deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2018 261,787 miles

EML ON

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

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 19 Jan 2018 261,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 YXL (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 YXL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML ON

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

O/S/F OUTER C.V BOOT SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE FROM INNER CLIP

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 10 Jan 2017 253,996 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW (APPROX 2-3K)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

EML ON

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE (NO TREAD LEFT)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 253,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW (APPROX 2-3K)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE (NO TREAD LEFT)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 245,260 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 245,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 91YXL (4.1.E.1)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

O/S/F BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW (APPROX 4-5K)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 237,050 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN

N/S/F TYRE MEASURED @ 1.6MM (THE MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT)

N/S/F TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGE (NO TREAD LEFT)

N/S/R TYRE LOW ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

O/S/F BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 30 Jan 2014 224,952 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN V.LOW (MEASURED @2.0MM)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 224,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN V.LOW (MEASURED @2.0MM)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Jun 2012 210,281 miles

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 27 Jun 2011 197,246 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

front tyres side wear on limits + nearing wear barr indicators

rear schocks dust covers missing + o/s/r loose ring (rattle)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 173,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 146,874 miles

front tyres starting to wear on insides

Fail 22 Dec 2008 146,872 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres starting to wear on insides

Pass 20 Dec 2007 121,546 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 92,593 miles

all 4 tyres starting to wear on sides

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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KP53 BRZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KP53 BRZ, 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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KP53 BRZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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