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SK53 NKX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,334 mi
Last recorded138,334 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 NKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 138,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,364 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 116,679 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 116,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

dash warning bonnet open

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 114,234 miles

Nearside Front tyre near wearbands

tyre near the wearbands

Fail 17 Feb 2017 114,234 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre near wearbands

tyre near the wearbands

Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 105,152 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,735 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,525 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 14 Feb 2011 57,515 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,005 miles

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

slight brake bind at offside rear wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,109 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 43,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 33,220 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007
Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,335 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 NKX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SK53 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

SK53 NKX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is SK53 NKX safe to buy?

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