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KP53 OWZ

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,502 mi
Last recorded149,502 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 OWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 149,502 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 144,784 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 136,863 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 136,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,418 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 105,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 100,148 miles

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

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

service indicator on

Pass 3 Nov 2009 93,248 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 86,053 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 79,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 72,014 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 72,014 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OWZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KP53 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

KP53 OWZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is KP53 OWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 OWZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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