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AV53 BPY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 87,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 87,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,059 miles

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

outer side wall damage to offside front + rear tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,045 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 73,945 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle lower than standard

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,945 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle lower than standard

Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 48,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,445 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 39,445 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 15 Sep 2007 27,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,011 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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AV53 BPY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV53 BPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 BPY registered?

AV53 BPY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AV53 BPY safe to buy?

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