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KU53 HYJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,940 mi
Last recorded208,940 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 HYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 208,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 205,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 205,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 199,118 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 181,325 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 167,675 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 167,643 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 156,036 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 156,036 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 146,628 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 146,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 134,805 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 127,277 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 113,056 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,689 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 90,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 73,333 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 73,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,703 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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KU53 HYJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KU53 HYJ, 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 KU53 HYJ registered?

KU53 HYJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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