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SV53 KFK

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,597 mi
Last recorded160,597 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 KFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 160,597 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 156,294 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded at front but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 156,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill corroded at front but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 152,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 141,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 131,582 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 111,866 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 103,311 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 87,831 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,711 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 3 Nov 2008 61,751 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,882 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 50,882 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SV53 KFK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV53 KFK, 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 SV53 KFK registered?

SV53 KFK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is SV53 KFK safe to buy?

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