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BG52 SFE

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,476 mi
Last recorded134,476 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 134,476 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 134,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 125,518 miles

both rear wheels buckled

eml on

Fail 25 Aug 2015 125,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear wheels buckled

eml on

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,221 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 116,220 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 106,462 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 18 Jun 2012 95,890 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear coil spreings are corroring

engine management light stays

offside fronr wishbone rear bush is separating

Fail 18 Jun 2012 95,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear coil spreings are corroring

engine management light stays

offside fronr wishbone rear bush is separating

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,084 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on!!!

offside rear tyre is BADLY CRACKED/PERISHED!!!

Fail 29 Jun 2011 87,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on!!!

offside rear tyre is BADLY CRACKED/PERISHED!!!

Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,822 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn to just above wear indicators worn unevenly on edges and perished

Fail 2 Jun 2009 71,850 miles

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

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

N/S Front inner gaiter deteriated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,850 miles

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

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

N/S Front inner gaiter deteriated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2008 63,045 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 52,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 51,065 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,439 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 38,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 SFE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG52 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

BG52 SFE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is BG52 SFE safe to buy?

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