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KT53 UZM

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,333 mi
Last recorded172,333 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 172,333 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 162,463 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 140,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to legal requirements outer edge of center 3/4s tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 140,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn bold inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of center 3/4s tread worn below requirements (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to legal requirements outer edge of center 3/4s tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,872 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 123,872 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 117,453 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 117,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 105,794 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 105,794 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,724 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 26 Jun 2013 70,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,156 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,870 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,497 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 59,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,584 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,847 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 UZM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

KT53 UZM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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