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NU53 KWB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

169,998 mi
Last recorded169,998 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 169,998 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 169,998 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 169,901 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 166,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 162,150 miles

Offside sill corroded almost fail

Fail 3 Nov 2018 162,149 miles

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

Offside sill corroded almost fail

Pass 4 Nov 2017 157,527 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 157,527 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 152,144 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 152,144 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 154,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 145,103 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 14,497 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2014 136,646 miles

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

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 21 Aug 2013 131,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 124,217 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 123,861 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on windscreen will deteriate.

exhaust heat shield on rear insurcure.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 106,470 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine warning lamp is on.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhust box heat shield is loose and resting on the back box.

front washer jets are poor

front wipers smear a little

Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,759 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 8 Sep 2010 90,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

drivers door, sticking, difficult to open from inside

engine warning light on dash

nearside rear,shock absorber, bumpstop, deteriorated/and cover insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2009 74,541 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

drivers door, sticking, difficult to open from inside

engine warning light on dash

nearside rear,shock absorber, bumpstop, deteriorated/and cover insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,214 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 43,204 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

DRIVERS DOOR DROPPED SLIGHTLY

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,914 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 KWB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NU53 KWB, 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 KWB registered?

NU53 KWB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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