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KY53 LWH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,800 mi
Last recorded101,800 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 LWH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,663 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,308 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 64,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,431 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Fail 23 Aug 2012 61,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

near side rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,428 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,661 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake warning light stays on

Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,476 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 27,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre - side wall damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,025 miles

nearside front tyre - side wall damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2006 19,186 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)

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 LWH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KY53 LWH, 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 KY53 LWH registered?

KY53 LWH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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