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KV53 NJU

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,001 mi
Last recorded146,001 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 NJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2017 146,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 144,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,318 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,030 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars and rear subframe starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,098 miles

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear shock absorbers and rear subframe starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

rear brake discs and backing plates starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 9 Jun 2012 106,116 miles

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside rear shock absorber cover slightly loose

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

rear washer jet not working

Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,937 miles

both rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside outer sill panel slight damage

offside rear shock absorber cover slight damage

Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 85,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

near side rear sill and wheel arch slightly dented

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,449 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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KV53 NJU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KV53 NJU, 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 NJU registered?

KV53 NJU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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