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BG53 PVO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,495 mi
Last recorded128,495 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 PVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 128,495 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 128,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,913 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 118,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,094 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 27 Oct 2020 112,094 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,959 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 104,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,929 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 89,929 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 89,908 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,581 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 52,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,800 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,577 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,253 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,227 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,323 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,636 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,078 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 PVO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG53 PVO, 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 BG53 PVO registered?

BG53 PVO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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