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BD52 DXP

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

196,605 mi
Last recorded196,605 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 196,605 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 193,989 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 186,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 178,440 miles

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

modified suspension

Pass 11 Jan 2019 169,084 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 161,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 149,060 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 140,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 131,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2015 131,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2014 121,931 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 115,742 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 109,101 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inside edge

Fail 10 Jan 2012 109,101 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 102,467 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 102,467 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 94,640 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,158 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 86,158 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,867 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 68,266 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 53,583 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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BD52 DXP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD52 DXP, 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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What year was BD52 DXP registered?

BD52 DXP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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