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EK53 WEV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,353 mi
Last recorded142,353 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WEV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 142,353 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 123,958 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 123,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 109,156 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 5 Dec 2011 90,453 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,942 miles

ECU light on

under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,206 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,788 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres on limit...rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,335 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 42,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 WEV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

EK53 WEV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is EK53 WEV safe to buy?

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