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KP53 MZE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,167 mi
Last recorded194,167 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 MZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 194,167 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 192,172 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 188,239 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 181,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 176,463 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 176,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 170,583 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 170,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 165,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 159,166 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 155,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 144,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 144,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 135,207 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 129,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 119,052 miles

o/s front under sill dented been jacked incorrectly

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 18 Nov 2010 119,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front under sill dented been jacked incorrectly

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 13 Nov 2009 108,344 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 92,114 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 66,763 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 52,341 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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KP53 MZE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KP53 MZE, 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 KP53 MZE registered?

KP53 MZE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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