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BJ53 EZT

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,643 mi
Last recorded145,643 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 EZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 145,643 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 140,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 133,623 miles

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 Aug 2014 133,623 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2013 123,760 miles

advise n/s/f tyre has some wear to inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre wearing low

advise o/s/r tyre has some wear to inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 113,663 miles

advise n/s o/s/f wishbone bushes show slight play

advise o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,837 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 90,011 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 158,937 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 158,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 111,977 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 111,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,204 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 75,204 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,295 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 40,956 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,956 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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BJ53 EZT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ53 EZT, 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 BJ53 EZT registered?

BJ53 EZT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 EZT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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