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PJ53 KHB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,694 mi
Last recorded92,694 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 KHB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,694 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,416 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine = black smoke apparent

n/s rear shocker cover loose

front brake pads worn

Pass 12 May 2010 80,573 miles

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,044 miles

front registration plate cracked

cooling fan fouling air intake housing/noisy operation

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,827 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,780 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PJ53 KHB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ53 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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What year was PJ53 KHB registered?

PJ53 KHB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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