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PN53 EEH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,214 mi
Last recorded65,214 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 EEH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 65,214 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim hanging off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 48,985 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 48,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 38,405 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,224 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,047 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,901 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,974 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,520 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 22,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,492 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,144 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,462 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,038 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,038 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,668 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

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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PN53 EEH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PN53 EEH, 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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PN53 EEH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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