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EK53 CDV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,583 mi
Last recorded69,583 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 CDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,583 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 69,583 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,126 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 51,231 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,736 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,794 miles

both rear ind turning white within limits time of test

front no plate loose

nail nearside rear

rear sus corroded inc roll/bar coil springs etc

Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,529 miles

handbrake imbalance

n/s rear ind turning white

o/s rear ind turning white close to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,202 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 36,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,423 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,141 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 CDV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CDV, 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 CDV registered?

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

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