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EN53 CHC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,234 mi
Last recorded161,234 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 CHC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 161,234 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 143,267 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 142,317 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2021 139,220 miles

Offside Rear wheel outer rim damaged (repair advised)

Pass 6 Jun 2020 138,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 138,109 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2019 135,501 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 135,494 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not fully tested

Pass 13 Mar 2018 133,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 133,770 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both wipers (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 125,086 miles

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

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 125,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 113,012 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 113,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,691 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 95,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 95,488 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,537 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 81,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,798 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 74,099 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 67,836 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 67,835 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Dec 2009 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 48,354 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,545 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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EN53 CHC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EN53 CHC, 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 EN53 CHC registered?

EN53 CHC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is EN53 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 CHC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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