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EX53 VKC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,007 mi
Last recorded108,007 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VKC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 108,007 miles

general under rust

Pass 14 Jan 2025 107,141 miles

general under body rust

Pass 10 Jan 2024 107,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general under rust

Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,771 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

general under body rust

Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,111 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

general under body rust

Pass 6 Jan 2021 105,860 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general under body rust

Pass 3 Jan 2020 105,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general under body rust

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2015 101,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,518 miles

front discs pitted and scored

rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,479 miles

nearside rear height sensor link broken

offside front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Fail 23 Aug 2012 99,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear height sensor link broken

offside front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,965 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,578 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 83,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,484 miles

slight knock from nsr / origin not found

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,045 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,675 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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EX53 VKC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EX53 VKC, 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 EX53 VKC registered?

EX53 VKC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 VKC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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