MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside 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))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking filter housing area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing inner slightly (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing inner slightly (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
traction lamp on
Advise condition of offside front outer C,V gaiter.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Advise condition of offside front outer C,V gaiter.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear coil springs corroding
rear brake pads wearing low
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
both rear coil springs corroding
rear brake pads wearing low
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake pads getting low
Offside rear indicator bulb faded
Offside rear brake pads getting low
Offside rear indicator bulb faded
oil level low
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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BD53 KTC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KTC, 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 KTC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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