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BG53 PVN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,369 mi
Last recorded143,369 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 PVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 143,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 143,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 136,589 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 130,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 122,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 115,061 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,689 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 98,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under body shield fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,373 miles

under body shield fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,920 miles

both rear bumpstops perished away,allowing dust covers to drop down onto shockabsorbers.

rear numberplate characters faded.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,284 miles

slight corrossion on edges of rear discs

Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,403 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 61,403 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear number plate fading

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,934 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,093 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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BG53 PVN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG53 PVN, 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 BG53 PVN registered?

BG53 PVN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BG53 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 PVN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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