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BD53 MDK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,743 mi
Last recorded150,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 MDK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 150,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 150,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 143,239 miles

Both front discs on designed wear limit

Nearside front tyre on designed wear limit

Fail 29 Dec 2016 143,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front discs on designed wear limit

Nearside front tyre on designed wear limit

Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,214 miles

both rear worn low on inner edges

nearside front tyre close to designed limit

Pass 3 Jan 2015 125,091 miles

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

both front tyres close to designed wear limit

nearside rear tyre on legal limit plus void of tread on inner edge (close to exposing cords)

offside rear tyre close to designed wear limit

Fail 30 Dec 2014 124,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres close to designed wear limit

nearside rear tyre on legal limit plus void of tread on inner edge (close to exposing cords)

offside rear tyre close to designed wear limit

Pass 4 Jan 2014 115,446 miles

nearside headlamp just passable on intensity

Fail 31 Dec 2013 115,332 miles

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

nearside headlamp just passable on intensity

Pass 29 Dec 2012 104,209 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 93,279 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Fail 29 Dec 2011 93,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,402 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,912 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing down

offside rear tyre wearing down

Pass 22 Nov 2008 63,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate deteriated

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing inner and outter edges

Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,405 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,903 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 MDK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MDK, 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 MDK registered?

BD53 MDK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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