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NU53 KWA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,615 mi
Last recorded133,615 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 KWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 133,615 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 132,173 miles

coolant leak

rear indicators slightly white

Fail 24 Oct 2015 132,170 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

coolant leak

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 11 Oct 2014 125,266 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 125,266 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 118,752 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 118,752 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 115,222 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 115,222 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 111,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2010 100,864 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,180 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,467 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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NU53 KWA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NU53 KWA, 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 NU53 KWA registered?

NU53 KWA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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