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KX53 OWO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,408 mi
Last recorded162,408 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 162,408 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 162,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 156,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 151,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2016 149,185 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 149,185 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 139,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 129,630 miles

EML light staying on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside door mirror glass smashed

Nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2014 129,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML light staying on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside door mirror glass smashed

Nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2013 104,678 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 90,085 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 90,085 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 87,901 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 87,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,644 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 81,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 75,421 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 75,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 71,481 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 71,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,985 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 OWO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KX53 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

KX53 OWO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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