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VE53 KGP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,614 mi
Last recorded144,614 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 KGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 144,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 141,653 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EML ON + POOR VHOT STARTING

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 141,652 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EML ON + POOR VHOT STARTING

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 139,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 133,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Traction control light stay on

Engine managment light stay on

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement on Driver seat

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 133,120 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine managment light stay on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Traction control light stay on

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement on Driver seat

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2011 122,557 miles

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

play in o/s/f seat

Fail 5 Feb 2011 122,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

play in o/s/f seat

Pass 12 Feb 2010 109,461 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 93,868 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,891 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,808 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 KGP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE53 KGP, 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 VE53 KGP registered?

VE53 KGP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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