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SN53 KLP

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,128 mi
Last recorded172,128 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 KLP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 172,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system in poor condition sleeve blowing and hanger insecure

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 166,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 161,176 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 154,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 136,237 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 134,687 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 118,513 miles

front brake discs worn but within limit

Pass 15 May 2010 107,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 94,079 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 94,079 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,321 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 70,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,859 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 48,308 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 48,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear tyres wearing low

front number plate loose

rear wiper arm missing

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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SN53 KLP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SN53 KLP, 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 SN53 KLP registered?

SN53 KLP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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