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EY53 VHH

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

193,856 mi
Last recorded193,856 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VHH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 193,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 185,887 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 185,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 178,678 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 162,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 156,101 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 149,520 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS DAMAGED, CORRODED AND WEAKENED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 141,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 141,175 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure A.B.S wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 130,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 118,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 110,198 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 82,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,471 miles

chip in screen

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,408 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,082 miles

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

front and rear regsitartion plate shows backing lift.

undershield fitted.

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 VHH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EY53 VHH, 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 EY53 VHH registered?

EY53 VHH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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