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KP53 ZXK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,889 mi
Last recorded134,889 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 134,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 128,606 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 128,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 119,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 119,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 106,681 miles

inside wall of nearside rear tyre starting to split

limited inspection of nearside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,114 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 29 Oct 2011 92,007 miles

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

2.0 LITRES OF 5W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,280 miles

1 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED.

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

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

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

TOPED UP COOLANT LEVEL AS LOW.

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO CASING RUBBER.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 80,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED.

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

TOPED UP COOLANT LEVEL AS LOW.

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO CASING RUBBER.

Fail 24 Oct 2009 69,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 69,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,951 miles

Nearside rear shock dust cover has split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,531 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 ZXK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP53 ZXK registered?

KP53 ZXK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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