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BF53 RPU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,144 mi
Last recorded230,144 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 230,144 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 219,194 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 214,843 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush worn and notchy on lock to lock (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear inner lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and osr top outer bushes worn and perished but still secure (2.4.G.2)

advise slight bind on nsr brake

Fail 1 Nov 2017 214,843 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail insecure and bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush bush has split and worn to excess (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont retract or feed out (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush split and worn to excess (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush worn and notchy on lock to lock (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear inner lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and osr top outer bushes worn and perished but still secure (2.4.G.2)

advise slight bind on nsr brake

Pass 18 Oct 2016 203,548 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 203,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb adrift (no clip to secure) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 198,417 miles

E.M.L ON DASH

Fail 24 Oct 2015 198,417 miles

E.M.L ON DASH

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 198,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 182,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 163,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 145,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 123,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 123,912 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 101,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 85,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 70,353 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 RPU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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