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EO53 HVA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,378 mi
Last recorded129,378 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 HVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 129,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions close to limits

slight damage to front door

Fail 9 Sep 2017 129,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

emissions close to limits

slight damage to front door

Fail 7 Apr 2017 129,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

damage to drivers door

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Apr 2016 116,538 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 116,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,363 miles

panel damage

screen is damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2015 111,363 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

panel damage

screen is damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

panel damage

screen damage

Fail 2 Apr 2014 103,058 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

panel damage

screen damage

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,931 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine management light is on

panel damage

traction control light is on

Fail 20 Feb 2013 92,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management light is on

panel damage

traction control light is on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,766 miles

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

malfunction light ON

n/s/f body damage

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage and is worn close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,182 miles

chip in nearside of screen

nearside tyre wall damaged although cord not exposed

Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,239 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,043 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 37,043 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre wear is uneven

is the tracking ok ?

tail gate is damaged

wheel rims are scored

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,776 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EO53 HVA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EO53 HVA, 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 EO53 HVA registered?

EO53 HVA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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