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EK53 YXY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,620 mi
Last recorded114,620 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,620 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 114,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,701 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 110,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,015 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 68,011 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,733 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 97,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,774 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cuts to nearside front tyre inner tyre wall

nearside rear bump stop rubber worn

offside rear bump stop rubber worn

Fail 23 Oct 2017 95,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cuts to nearside front tyre inner tyre wall

nearside rear bump stop rubber worn

offside rear bump stop rubber worn

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre has slight damage/cuts in inner sidewall, not exposing cords

rear suspension components and brake back plates corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear damper cover/bump stop slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,359 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

inner edge of n/s rear tyre tread getting worn

traction controll light on

Fail 30 Nov 2012 68,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,514 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,949 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 36,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,785 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 29,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 17,638 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 17,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YXY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YXY, 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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EK53 YXY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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