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KU53 ZBY

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,378 mi
Last recorded129,378 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ZBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 129,378 miles

corrosion n/s outer sill

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking (borderline pass)

reverse lamps not working

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2023 127,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reversing lamp not working

Fail 1 Nov 2023 127,940 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r brake disc discolored

reversing lamp not working

Pass 5 Nov 2022 123,313 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 123,313 miles

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear shock absorbers. Also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 119,578 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 115,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 115,122 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low not set (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault stability control fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom joint bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

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

all 4 discs corroded

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 106,504 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker soft

Offside Rear shocker soft

Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,969 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,551 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 10 Aug 2013 80,369 miles

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

coolent low

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Aug 2012 69,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,852 miles

stability light on

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2010 55,680 miles

windscreen damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

left/right front tyre treads worn

rear brake pads worn

stability warning light ON

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,680 miles

left/right front tyre treads worn

rear brake pads worn

stability warning light ON

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,245 miles

Engine light on

Tyres: NSF 3mm OSF 3mm NSR 5mm OSR 5mm Size: 225/475R17

Water header tank low

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,401 miles

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

water ingress between laminate of both registration plates

Fail 23 Aug 2006 26,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

water ingress between laminate of both registration plates

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 ZBY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KU53 ZBY, 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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KU53 ZBY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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