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KX53 CYH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,188 mi
Last recorded191,188 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 CYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 191,188 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed by damage (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing ball joint bolt missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

gearbox stabiliser mount worn

Pass 21 Apr 2017 182,552 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light on

Offside rear brake disc(s) in very poor condition corroded lipped and worn

front brake discs lipped and worn

noise from nearside front wheel when rotated by hand,possibly wheel bearing or C/V joint

not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 182,552 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light on

Offside rear brake disc(s) in very poor condition corroded lipped and worn

front brake discs lipped and worn

noise from nearside front wheel when rotated by hand,possibly wheel bearing or C/V joint

not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 160,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear child seats fitted restricting checks of the adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2016 159,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear child seats fitted restricting checks of the adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2015 149,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 140,256 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 129,015 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 129,015 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 117,705 miles

o/s rear reg. lamp dull

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,238 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,905 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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KX53 CYH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KX53 CYH, 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 KX53 CYH registered?

KX53 CYH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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