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N5 ECU

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,358 mi
Last recorded178,358 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 ECU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 178,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 173,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 169,604 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 169,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 169,593 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 169,558 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested drive shaft broke up (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 164,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 157,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 148,984 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 148,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 140,230 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 140,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling switch linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 128,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 128,264 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Switch inoperative and linkage damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced HID dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 116,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,180 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 96,962 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,759 miles

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

Oil level below minimum

Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,401 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 83,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 76,912 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2012 70,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,218 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2011 63,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,044 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 51,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,419 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,154 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 30,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,295 miles

o/s headlamp aim will only ajust to minimum †height setting †

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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N5 ECU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N5 ECU, 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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N5 ECU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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