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KR53 HCY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,257 mi
Last recorded77,257 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 HCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 77,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shocker covers missing

rear tyres mishaped

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear inner wall slightly deteriorated (cracks) no cord or ply exposed

Fail 26 Jan 2016 76,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear inner wall slightly deteriorated (cracks) no cord or ply exposed

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,418 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 69,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s screen washer weak flow

Fail 13 Jan 2014 62,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s screen washer weak flow

Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,500 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,293 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,769 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,049 miles

cat broke up, rattleing when revved up

n/s rear tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 14 Aug 2008 26,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,098 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 25,098 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres stepping tread.

Fail 18 Jan 2007 21,118 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,118 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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KR53 HCY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KR53 HCY, 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 KR53 HCY registered?

KR53 HCY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is KR53 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 HCY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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