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YA53 KVB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

247,019 mi
Last recorded247,019 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 KVB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 247,019 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 247,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 243,789 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 243,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner seal split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 224,048 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both rear lamps

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2016 183,843 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear lamp cracked

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2015 143,177 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r tyre worn with nail in tread

slight bind to o/s/r brake

slight leak from front cv boots

stone chip in screen

Fail 28 Nov 2015 110,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/r tyre worn with nail in tread

slight bind to o/s/r brake

slight leak from front cv boots

stone chip in screen

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,386 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,300 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,969 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,299 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,017 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 KVB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA53 KVB, 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 KVB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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