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EK53 CEV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,459 mi
Last recorded104,459 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 CEV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 104,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 98,005 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,334 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 81,258 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,019 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,289 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,091 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,951 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,071 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 36,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,560 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 CEV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CEV, 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 CEV registered?

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

Is EK53 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 CEV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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