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EK53 BPE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,360 mi
Last recorded183,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 183,360 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 183,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 174,473 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 167,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 164,485 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 160,113 miles

N/S/F Brake flexis center supporting bracket loose/insecure

N/S/F Brake pad wear sensor & wheel speed sensor wiring insecure & rubbing on wheel when turning left

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 160,113 miles

N/S/F Brake flexis center supporting bracket loose/insecure

N/S/F Brake pad wear sensor & wheel speed sensor wiring insecure & rubbing on wheel when turning left

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 160,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 152,761 miles

All four tyres low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 141,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 133,735 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,271 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,205 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 93,148 miles

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 82,564 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,564 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,195 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,389 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 45,140 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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EK53 BPE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BPE, 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 BPE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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