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KY53 ATV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,608 mi
Last recorded149,608 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ATV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 149,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at centre and front / unable to see front section covers fitted . requires futher investigation . (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested noise from engine / unable to check engine oil dip stick broken . (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner side wall split to cords . / 225/45/r17 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 137,963 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 137,961 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 Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.2.1d)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 132,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 123,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 115,232 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 115,218 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,889 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,934 miles

osr tyre inner edge scrubbing slightyly

slight leak from clutch pipe to slave cylinder

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,480 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,489 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,971 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 35,971 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 25,480 miles

advise 3x tyres getting low †nsr 3.2.3mm †osf 3.2.3mm †nsr 3.4.5mm

Fail 26 Aug 2006 25,480 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KY53 ATV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KY53 ATV, 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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KY53 ATV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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