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SN53 KMG

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,437 mi
Last recorded143,437 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 KMG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 143,437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 137,419 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 137,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 127,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 120,260 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 112,015 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 111,828 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 103,735 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,686 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 80,806 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 55,989 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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SN53 KMG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN53 KMG registered?

SN53 KMG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is SN53 KMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 KMG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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