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EK53 YYF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

159,419 mi
Last recorded159,419 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 159,419 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 159,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 152,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 152,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 152,710 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 146,632 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 146,631 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 146,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 146,596 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,189 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant low

Fail 24 Mar 2018 140,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.048 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant low

Pass 1 Apr 2017 132,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cutting off on inner edge

coolant level low

Fail 25 Mar 2017 132,266 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing seat belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front tyre cutting off on inner edge

coolant level low

Pass 2 Apr 2016 123,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm (3.5.1g)

coolant level low

Fail 2 Apr 2016 123,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant level low

Pass 28 Mar 2015 112,531 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2015 112,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 103,374 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 100,892 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 100,892 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,640 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)

undertray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

various small chips across windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

under tray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2010 77,999 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

under tray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2009 67,454 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2006 23,640 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 YYF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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