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YA53 KUT

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,192 mi
Last recorded159,192 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 KUT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 159,192 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 159,191 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 14 Sep 2015 156,097 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 138,079 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 138,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 125,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adjusted headlamp aim to compensate for broken device

rear suspention headlamp levelling device broken

Pass 28 Dec 2011 123,059 miles

n/s rear suspesion sensor broken unit

Fail 28 Dec 2011 123,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear suspesion sensor broken unit

Fail 13 Dec 2010 115,372 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 115,372 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 109,104 miles

advise n/s/r tyre starting to distort

Pass 26 Nov 2008 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 78,941 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads 75% worn approx

offside rear shock absorber dirt shield adrift

Pass 8 Dec 2006 61,014 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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YA53 KUT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black 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 YA53 KUT, 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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YA53 KUT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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