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SN53 KMM

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,273 mi
Last recorded150,273 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 KMM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 150,273 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 137,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 135,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 118,844 miles

both rear shock asbsorbers bump stops and dust covers deteriorated.

both rear shock asbsorbers have slight mist of oil.

exhaust clamp broken.

exhaust heat shield loose.

movement at powersteering rack.

nearside rear coil spring corroded and end missing but spring correctly seated and secure.

oil level low and has leak.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 118,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock asbsorbers bump stops and dust covers deteriorated.

exhaust clamp broken.

exhaust heat shield loose.

movement at powersteering rack.

oil leak and level low.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 118,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock asbsorbers bump stops and dust covers deteriorated.

exhaust clamp broken.

exhaust heat shield loose.

movement at powersteering rack.

oil leak and level low.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 98,598 miles

Both exhaust flexy joints in poor condition

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

engine oily

Fail 29 Oct 2009 91,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs are in poor condition

Both rear strut dust covers are in poor condition

Engine oily

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,549 miles

Both rear strut dust covers are in poor condition

Engine oily

Rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2008 83,171 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 83,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 69,333 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,802 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 KMM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN53 KMM, 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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SN53 KMM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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