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ST53 KYH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,100 mi
Last recorded92,100 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 KYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,100 miles

both rear tyres stepped on tread, nearside rear alloy wheel out of shape

centre exhaust clamp corroded getting weak

front suspension lower arm (rear bushes) worn/ lightly cracked on rubber bonding

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,770 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 78,734 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside stop light slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2014 69,306 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,581 miles

Nearside brake light dim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 54,122 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,523 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,236 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,273 miles

some sections of brake pipe not visible

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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ST53 KYH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ST53 KYH, 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 ST53 KYH registered?

ST53 KYH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is ST53 KYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 KYH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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