CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK53 BOV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

174,141 mi
Last recorded174,141 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BOV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2026 174,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Two (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion developing

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 168,358 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 168,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 166,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant level low

various underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2024 166,411 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant level low

various underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2023 165,008 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension component's corroded// plus general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 165,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension component's corroded// plus general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 163,885 miles

both front tyres cracking and outer sidewall damage

bottom arm rear bushes cracking

brake pieps have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

oil leak

rear suspension corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2022 163,879 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres cracking and outer sidewall damage

bottom arm rear bushes cracking

brake pieps have protective coatings

engine covers fitted

oil leak

rear suspension corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2021 162,585 miles

brake pipes ahve protective coatings

engine covers fitted

nsf tyre sidewall damage

oil leak

osr shocker damp

Fail 3 Aug 2021 162,574 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust bracket broekn (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

brake pipes ahve protective coatings

engine covers fitted

nsf tyre sidewall damage

oil leak

osr shocker damp

Pass 13 Jul 2020 157,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

cv boot deteriated

Fail 13 Jul 2020 157,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

cv boot deteriated

Pass 16 Apr 2019 153,600 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 150,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing

offside front mirror cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,248 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2016 132,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 119,918 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,314 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2014 115,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,817 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,739 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,895 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,381 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 71,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,352 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,657 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 61,657 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,349 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK53 BOV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 EK53 BOV, 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

How do I check the history of EK53 BOV?

You can check the full history of EK53 BOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK53 BOV registered?

EK53 BOV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is EK53 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 BOV shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK53 BOV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK53 BOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.