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KT53 GJF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,122 mi
Last recorded158,122 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 GJF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 158,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 153,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 9 May 2018 153,300 miles

Central Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 May 2017 147,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 139,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 131,557 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 124,378 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

e.m.l. on dash

Fail 26 Apr 2014 124,378 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

e.m.l. on dash

Pass 1 May 2013 115,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chip in the windscreen

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 103,415 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chip in the windscreen

near side rear tyre is becoming out of shape

Pass 7 May 2011 91,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,555 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 78,547 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

CUT IN OSR TYRE AND 2MM RECC REPLACE==CHIP IN SCREEN CENTRE==OSF LOW H/LAMP AIM==H/BRAKE POOR

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,838 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 62,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 54,007 miles

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

n/s & o/s front bottom arm inner bushes worn.

rear centre lap belt buckle incorrectly located on belt.(unusable)

rear number plate slightly insecure.

Fail 29 May 2008 53,926 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s & o/s front bottom arm inner bushes worn.

rear centre lap belt buckle incorrectly located on belt.(unusable)

rear number plate slightly insecure.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,029 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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KT53 GJF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KT53 GJF, 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 KT53 GJF registered?

KT53 GJF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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