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BF53 HRZ

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,053 miles

Front both tyres near the wearbands

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Mar 2017 105,092 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both tyres near the wearbands

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,688 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,101 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 93,095 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,844 miles

both rear tyres near wearbands

brake warning light on

traction control actuator arm broken n/s/f

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,887 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,318 miles

front & rear brake discs are all showing signs of wear

Fail 10 Mar 2011 70,313 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front & rear brake discs are all showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Oct 2009 62,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,143 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 55,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,738 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HRZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF53 HRZ, 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 HRZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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