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RY53 KLA

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,471 mi
Last recorded140,471 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 140,471 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 140,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 137,362 miles

Nearside front tyre valve perishing

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on its inner edge

Offside front tyre has signs of being driven on underinflated, inner sidewall damaged, no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on its inner edge

rear exhaust clamp broken, system still secure

Fail 25 Feb 2017 137,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre valve perishing

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on its inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre has signs of being driven on underinflated, inner sidewall damaged, no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on its inner edge

rear exhaust clamp broken, system still secure

Pass 16 Feb 2016 132,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 128,275 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,989 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 112,372 miles

Both rear tyres' inner walls have started to split - replacement recommended

Engine Management Light stays on

Engine oil level low

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 112,372 miles

Both rear tyres' inner walls have started to split - replacement recommended

Engine Management Light stays on

Engine oil level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 105,289 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat has slight play/movement in the runners

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall, but is not deep enough to reach cord or ply

offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall, but is not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Fail 9 Jul 2012 105,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat has slight play/movement in the runners

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall, but is not deep enough to reach cord or ply

offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall, but is not deep enough to reach cord or ply

offside front windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,460 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,714 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,147 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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RY53 KLA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 RY53 KLA, 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 RY53 KLA registered?

RY53 KLA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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