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KY53 SXU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,402 mi
Last recorded155,402 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 SXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 155,402 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 149,353 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 149,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 144,094 miles

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

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 144,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 139,781 miles

Radiator damaged/bowed

Upper/Lower covers

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 136,154 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Headlamp beam pattern poor

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

Offside Sill damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 136,154 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Headlamp beam pattern poor

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

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

Offside Sill damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 131,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear slight leak (7.1.2)

Oil leak gearbox suspect offside diff input seal ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 131,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear slight leak (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak gearbox suspect offside diff input seal ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 126,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 126,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,547 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,712 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,709 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,595 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,793 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,812 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,451 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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KY53 SXU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY53 SXU registered?

KY53 SXU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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