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BF53 RNN

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,138 mi
Last recorded176,138 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RNN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 176,138 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 156,265 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 156,258 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 136,065 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 127,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,523 miles

Offside rear brake binding/grabbing slightly.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 104,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,012 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,846 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,079 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,956 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,053 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and offside front tyre on 3mm.

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 RNN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF53 RNN, 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 BF53 RNN registered?

BF53 RNN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is BF53 RNN safe to buy?

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