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KX53 VXJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,176 mi
Last recorded184,176 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 184,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 180,004 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 177,077 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 177,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 171,519 miles

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

under trays

Fail 24 Jun 2017 171,519 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

under trays

Pass 18 Jun 2016 161,343 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 161,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolts loose (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 149,308 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 140,406 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 128,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 116,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 111,865 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 118,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 95,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 95,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,916 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 82,916 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,921 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,726 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 VXJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXJ, 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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KX53 VXJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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