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KV53 YMY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,919 mi
Last recorded158,919 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 YMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 158,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 153,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under body

Pass 23 Dec 2022 150,363 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 145,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch internal arch lose (5.2.3 (f))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 145,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch internal arch lose (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,407 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 135,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 126,343 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease leaks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,770 miles

n/s/r tyre signs of being out of shape

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter signs of grease leas

o/s/r tyre worn very low and bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2018 121,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/r tyre signs of being out of shape

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter signs of grease leas

o/s/r tyre worn very low and bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2017 118,456 miles

rear indicators faded / n/s/f outer c.v boot signs of grease leaks / o/s/r tyre deteriorating & worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2016 114,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 110,522 miles

front brake discs wearing low

offside and nearside suspension arm rear bush have slight play

offside front CV gaiter worn

Fail 28 Nov 2015 110,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs wearing low

offside and nearside suspension arm rear bush have slight play

offside front CV gaiter worn

Pass 4 Oct 2014 105,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 101,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 95,468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,361 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,870 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,536 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 70,536 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,547 miles

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,436 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to split between tread and out of shape on inner edge

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 YMY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KV53 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

KV53 YMY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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