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KX53 VVO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,281 mi
Last recorded191,281 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 191,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 172,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 162,073 miles

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

turbo pipe leaking air

turbo pipe leaking air

Fail 23 Mar 2017 161,961 miles

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

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

turbo pipe leaking air

turbo pipe leaking air

Pass 19 Mar 2016 149,942 miles

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

o/s rear coil spring has small part broken off lower ring

Pass 1 Apr 2015 140,253 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 140,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 132,534 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inside

n/s rear tyre worn on inside

rear brake pads low disc worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 132,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inside

n/s rear tyre worn on inside

rear brake pads low disc worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn un-evenly (225/45 ZR17 94W)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 116,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 108,182 miles

Both rear brake discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing un-evenly on inner tread (225/45 R17 91W)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 90,821 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,022 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 VVO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

KX53 VVO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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