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NC53 EPN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,126 mi
Last recorded151,126 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 EPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 151,126 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 151,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 146,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,260 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 134,256 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device on back axle linkage disconnected (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,322 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, worn on inner edge, damage to inner sidewall, 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,721 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 120,575 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 115,746 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 115,746 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE BUT NOT PART OF TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,835 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 87,447 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,765 miles

Both front tyres cracking on inner wall

Both front tyres damaged on outer wall.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,259 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 72,259 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 67,172 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,890 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,026 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,954 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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NC53 EPN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NC53 EPN, 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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NC53 EPN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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