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BF53 RKX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,841 mi
Last recorded92,841 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,841 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 92,841 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,074 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,035 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 71,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp's broken between front and intermediate pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,666 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 61,666 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,620 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 52,620 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,352 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 42,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,950 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 32,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,606 miles

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

whooshing noise from servo pipes

Fail 13 Sep 2011 18,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,621 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 13,944 miles

All 4 tyre side walls are heavily perished

Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,520 miles

front +rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,302 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,215 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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BF53 RKX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 RKX registered?

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

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