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VE53 KGU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,565 mi
Last recorded111,565 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 KGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 111,565 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

battery light on

Fail 25 Feb 2020 111,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both flexy brake hoses perishing quite heavily

Intermittent misfire noted (when cold)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp leveller initially didn't work, but then was OK

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

Quite heavy underbody corrosion evident (coil springs, etc)

Rear Wiper blade split, damaged

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2019 104,990 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 104,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,663 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,702 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,944 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,065 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,333 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 40,544 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,724 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 31,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 26,153 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,023 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 KGU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE53 KGU registered?

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

Is VE53 KGU safe to buy?

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