MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
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
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
Rear Coil spring corroded suspension component's corroded// plus general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
brake pipes ahve protective coatings
engine covers fitted
nsf tyre sidewall damage
oil leak
osr shocker damp
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
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
cv boot deteriated
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
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
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
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
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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EK53 BOV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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