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MT53 EKZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,590 mi
Last recorded138,590 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 EKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 138,590 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 138,554 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 134,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 126,371 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 126,297 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration excessive blue smoke on test unable to carry on with emission test (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,878 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 117,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 110,145 miles

poss slight roughness in osf wheelbearing

Fail 2 Dec 2014 110,145 miles

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

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

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

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

poss slight roughness in osf wheelbearing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 99,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,175 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear

full under floor panel fitted unable to check some componants

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to dteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are starting to wear

full under tray fitted unable to check some componants

rear o/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,603 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,210 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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MT53 EKZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT53 EKZ, 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 MT53 EKZ registered?

MT53 EKZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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