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EJ53 VRP

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,537 mi
Last recorded149,537 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 VRP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 149,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 149,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 143,658 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 138,769 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 138,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 132,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 111,594 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 99,359 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,182 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 80,182 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 72,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,195 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 64,085 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 56,868 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,492 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,992 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,309 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,765 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,220 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 VRP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EJ53 VRP, 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 EJ53 VRP registered?

EJ53 VRP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 VRP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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