MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,378 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
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))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear shocker soft
Offside Rear shocker soft
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyre treads worn on inside edge
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
stability light on
windscreen damaged
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
left/right front tyre treads worn
rear brake pads worn
stability warning light ON
windscreen damaged
Engine light on
Tyres: NSF 3mm OSF 3mm NSR 5mm OSR 5mm Size: 225/475R17
Water header tank low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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