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BF53 AAX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,282 mi
Last recorded136,282 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 136,282 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 136,282 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 133,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 133,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached engine (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 125,701 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly (stepping on inner edges

brake pad warning lamp on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2017 125,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing unevenly (stepping on inner edges

brake pad warning lamp on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 114,726 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 114,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,664 miles

both front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 28 Jul 2015 103,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 89,528 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

some damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,342 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,130 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,054 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,898 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 41,871 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf wheel inner rim damaged

osr brake bind

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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BF53 AAX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF53 AAX, 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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BF53 AAX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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