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BD53 RNO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,491 mi
Last recorded69,491 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RNO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,491 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 68,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,387 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,165 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,635 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,434 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,948 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 37,953 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,671 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,949 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,520 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 RNO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RNO, 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 RNO registered?

BD53 RNO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BD53 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 RNO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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