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EY53 VHF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,186 mi
Last recorded144,186 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VHF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 144,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 144,176 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp badly corroded/leaking (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Rear coil spring corroded both coils (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low

rear exhaust deteriorated (patched)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 136,291 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp badly corroded/leaking (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Rear coil spring corroded both coils (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low

rear exhaust deteriorated (patched)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 126,824 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 126,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 120,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 120,856 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 106,207 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,740 miles

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

offside track rod end rubber boot is perrished/cracking

t/control light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,719 miles

traction control light on

Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,719 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

traction control light on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,351 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 70,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

traction controll light illuminated

Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,259 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,785 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 28,768 miles

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

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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EY53 VHF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EY53 VHF, 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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EY53 VHF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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