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ND53 KHB

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,832 mi
Last recorded154,832 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 KHB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 154,832 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to n/s front wing and sills

corrosion to suspension components

n/s rear seat belt slow to retract

suspension bushes perished

Fail 20 Mar 2023 154,830 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to n/s front wing and sills

corrosion to suspension components

n/s rear seat belt slow to retract

suspension bushes perished

Pass 16 Mar 2022 152,013 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing heavy on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to sills

corrosion to suspension components

n/s rear seat belt slow to retract

perishing to suspension bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2022 152,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing heavy on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to sills

corrosion to suspension components

n/s rear seat belt slow to retract

perishing to suspension bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2021 139,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 139,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,813 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant discoloured

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge & punctured

Trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2018 126,873 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 126,871 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 121,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 121,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,483 miles

n/s front tyre is getting low

n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 8 Oct 2016 117,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre is getting low

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s front cv boot perishing slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,065 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 87,220 miles

front discs in poor condition

front pads low

Pass 28 May 2012 78,471 miles

o/s front outter cv boot in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,906 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 72,906 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 May 2010 64,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres edge wear and cracking

shroud loose n/s/r shock

Pass 1 May 2010 64,521 miles

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

rear tyres edge wear and cracking

shroud loose n/s/r shock

Pass 23 May 2009 57,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 50,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,434 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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ND53 KHB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ND53 KHB, 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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ND53 KHB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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