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BF53 RSU

2003 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,668 mi
Last recorded106,668 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 106,668 miles

tailpipe missing from exhaust backbox

Fail 24 Jun 2016 106,556 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

tailpipe missing from exhaust backbox

Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,866 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,133 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,727 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,719 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,452 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,754 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 RSU is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

BF53 RSU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BF53 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 RSU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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