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EK53 BNX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,834 mi
Last recorded162,834 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BNX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 162,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone B of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 157,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone B of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2022 149,648 miles

Nearside Front Small chip in zone B of windscreen (not exceeding 40mm)

Pass 14 Oct 2021 139,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF have slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Possible coolant leak (needs further investigation)

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 139,174 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner and outer brake pads below 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF have slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Possible coolant leak (needs further investigation)

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 132,069 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 132,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 123,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

strong smell of diesel from engine bay

Pass 9 Dec 2017 111,759 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS/AREAS

No smoke/emissions detected

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 87,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,134 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,066 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,265 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 34,265 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,870 miles

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

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

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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EK53 BNX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK53 BNX, 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 EK53 BNX registered?

EK53 BNX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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