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RY53 KMG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

426,042 mi
Last recorded426,042 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KMG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 426,042 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 426,042 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front light required polished (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 412,470 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 412,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 393,401 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside front. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 393,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside front. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 375,797 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and bothside rear / cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ,should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both side front. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seeping seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 375,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall, badly bulging. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and bothside rear / cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ,should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both side front. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seeping seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 353,815 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dim, should replace.

bothside front and rear brake discs badly corroded and worn ,should replace.

bothside front tyres shoulders badly worn ,should replace.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 325,460 miles

Nearside Front head lamp lights output poor.

Nearside Front tyre centre tread worn to legal limit, marginal pass.

Offside Rear number plate light ,dim.

bothside rear brake discs poo condition.

bothside rear parking brake poor, marginal pass.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 316,282 miles

Central section exhaust pipe at joints leak small amount of gas, should repair.

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn and cracking.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear. should replace. (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust metal support mounting broken should repair, still secure.

bothside rear parking brake ,should be adjusted. marginal pass.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 308,020 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 29 Jan 2015 297,777 miles

stone chip in swept area of the screen not considered to be affting the drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Jan 2014 288,718 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 20 Jan 2014 288,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 7 Feb 2013 176,924 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 152,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 152,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 126,120 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010
Pass 22 Aug 2008 97,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007
Pass 8 Dec 2006 90,357 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 90,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 KMG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RY53 KMG, 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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RY53 KMG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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