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BD53 GUC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,145 mi
Last recorded156,145 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 GUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2018 156,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 151,376 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 151,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 140,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 126,055 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 126,053 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 115,543 miles

traction control light on in dash.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,928 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 88,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,195 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 73,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,864 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,082 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 GUC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 BD53 GUC, 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 BD53 GUC registered?

BD53 GUC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is BD53 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 GUC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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