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BG52 RGY

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,366 mi
Last recorded147,366 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 RGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 147,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 134,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,495 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 129,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 113,170 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

Fail 19 Jun 2012 104,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 96,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine Management light On

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,674 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 76,008 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2009 76,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 69,279 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,037 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 55,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,639 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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BG52 RGY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG52 RGY, 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 BG52 RGY registered?

BG52 RGY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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