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CP53 EBC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,294 mi
Last recorded129,294 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 EBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 129,294 miles

Under Tray

Pass 14 Dec 2024 125,675 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2023 122,053 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 117,363 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2021 110,037 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 105,734 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 105,733 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 103,631 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all after market coil springs fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,618 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 82,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,796 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,905 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,961 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 48,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Small cut at outer sidewall of OSF tyre.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,160 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,308 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,186 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 33,179 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,490 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,950 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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CP53 EBC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CP53 EBC, 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 CP53 EBC registered?

CP53 EBC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is CP53 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 EBC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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