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VE53 KGA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,024 mi
Last recorded171,024 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 KGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 171,024 miles

Nail in tyre nearside rear

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 171,024 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 166,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2015 159,803 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 159,803 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 May 2014 152,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 138,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 129,601 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 129,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 118,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 118,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 91,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 75,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 61,003 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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VE53 KGA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VE53 KGA, 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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VE53 KGA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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