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OE53 KLV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,136 mi
Last recorded133,136 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 KLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,136 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s w/bone bush mounts split and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock bump stop split and perished

Fail 5 Nov 2018 133,136 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front w/bone bush mounts split & perishing

o/s/r shock bump stop split & perished

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 30 Oct 2018 133,027 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front w/bone bush mounts split & perishing

o/s/r shock bump stop split & perished

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 3 Nov 2017 124,164 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded & slight blow

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 105,245 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)

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

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

front brake pads 2/3 worn & discs lipped

Fail 23 Oct 2015 105,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

front brake pads 2/3 worn & discs lipped

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,380 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 95,380 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,167 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 83,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,336 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 65,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,116 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Nov 2009 54,116 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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 15 Dec 2008 45,565 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 45,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,239 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,378 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 26,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OE53 KLV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OE53 KLV, 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 OE53 KLV registered?

OE53 KLV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is OE53 KLV safe to buy?

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