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SK53 NKC

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,048 mi
Last recorded117,048 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 NKC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 117,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on various components

Fail 5 May 2021 117,048 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on various components

Pass 7 May 2020 115,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking and damaged ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough knocking on full lock (lock to lock) (2.1.1 (a))

chips in windscreen

engine tick over fluctuates

various components corroded

Fail 6 May 2020 115,319 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking and damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough knocking on full lock (lock to lock) (2.1.1 (a))

chips in windscreen

engine tick over fluctuates

various components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,128 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,128 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,712 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Apr 2018 110,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,034 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,964 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,779 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 98,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,420 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,660 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 83,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,767 miles

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

o/side front tyre cut on outer wall no cord showing

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,606 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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SK53 NKC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK53 NKC, 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 SK53 NKC registered?

SK53 NKC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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