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YA53 KVV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,212 mi
Last recorded124,212 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 KVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,212 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 117,856 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 117,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear seat belt sticks sometimes retracting back

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,873 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 81,873 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2011 66,537 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,278 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,478 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 KVV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KVV, 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 YA53 KVV registered?

YA53 KVV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is YA53 KVV safe to buy?

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