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BD03 CEF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CEF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 123,408 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 118,250 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 111,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rearmost bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Oct 2015 111,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower wishbone rearmost bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rearmost bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,757 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 99,550 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,647 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,659 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,722 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Oct 2010 76,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,121 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,748 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 56,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 6 May 2008 56,335 miles

both front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,926 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 31,998 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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BD03 CEF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD03 CEF, 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 BD03 CEF registered?

BD03 CEF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is BD03 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 CEF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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