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EK53 URR

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,182 mi
Last recorded101,182 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 URR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,182 miles

Both Front seats slightly insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2019 101,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both Front seats slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2018 99,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has some niks but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all pads getting low

Fail 10 Jan 2018 99,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has some niks but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all pads getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,889 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jan 2017 88,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head light reflector insecure and bulb retaining clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,453 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,277 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 67,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,504 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,848 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 55,848 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,372 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 48,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,559 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 37,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,075 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre on body

Pass 14 Dec 2007 16,263 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 9,427 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 URR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

EK53 URR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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