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RY53 KPV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

157,785 mi
Last recorded157,785 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 157,785 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 157,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 157,783 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 155,886 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle/sub frame is corroded but not excessively

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 155,886 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear axle/sub frame is corroded but not excessively

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 155,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle is heavily corroded but not excessive

Pass 13 Dec 2017 154,947 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has minor perishing and small splits on sidewalls

Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 154,947 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has minor perishing and small splits on sidewalls

Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 152,262 miles

Engine oil level is on the minimum mark

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner sidewall perished/small splits (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 152,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level is on the minimum mark

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner sidewall perished/small splits (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 147,640 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges and are getting close to the limit in places

Metallic noise coming from auxillery drive belt area whilst engine is running

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

Rear axle subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2015 147,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges and are getting close to the limit in places

Metallic noise coming from auxillery drive belt area whilst engine is running

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

Rear axle subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2014 142,252 miles

Offside front tyre is worn badly on inner edge and is starting to blister

Fail 26 Nov 2014 142,136 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 128,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,095 miles

air bag light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 111,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 99,683 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,733 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,733 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,639 miles

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner edge (2mm in places)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,943 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 65,943 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,948 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,448 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 KPV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KPV, 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 KPV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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