MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
426,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
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.
o/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall
stone chip in swept area of the screen not considered to be affting the drivers view of the road
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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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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