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BD53 GTZ

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

274,552 mi
Last recorded274,552 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 GTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 274,552 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 268,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 260,602 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished

Fail 22 Nov 2017 260,602 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 250,302 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 229,870 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 212,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2013 208,258 miles

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deflated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Aug 2013 207,909 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deflated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 199,815 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 181,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 159,613 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 159,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 137,345 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 137,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link rod ball joint

Pass 6 Aug 2007 107,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 100,590 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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BD53 GTZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD53 GTZ, 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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BD53 GTZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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