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EJ53 DXZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,137 mi
Last recorded124,137 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 DXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 124,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 125,203 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 125,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 121,550 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

esp light on

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2012 118,252 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

esp light on

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2011 107,602 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,070 miles

low fuel light on

management lamp on

Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

low fuel light on

management lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,575 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side front and rear brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

off side rear cluster lamp lens shows movement.

undershield fitted.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,575 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is bald at the edges.

off and near side front and rear brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear cluster lamp lens shows movement.

undershield fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,717 miles

engine light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 71,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 43,987 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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EJ53 DXZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ53 DXZ, 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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What year was EJ53 DXZ registered?

EJ53 DXZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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