MOT Status
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141,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
all tyres on limit
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant level low.
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant level low.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear and the off side front tyres cracking
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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EA53 ECE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 EA53 ECE, 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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EA53 ECE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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