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EK53 BSV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,313 mi
Last recorded70,313 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,313 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 70,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 57,009 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,988 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 55,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,475 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,063 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,412 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,554 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,840 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,318 miles

chip in screen

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,754 miles

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

n/s/r side light brighter than o/s/r.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,589 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,026 miles

front discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,006 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 BSV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BSV, 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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What year was EK53 BSV registered?

EK53 BSV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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