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KV53 GXR

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,953 mi
Last recorded117,953 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 GXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 117,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 106,752 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 17 Nov 2017 106,752 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 11 May 2016 88,091 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 78,960 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,873 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,873 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,272 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 43,410 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,029 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side /near side rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,658 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,346 miles

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

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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KV53 GXR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV53 GXR, 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 KV53 GXR registered?

KV53 GXR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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