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BJ53 VNT

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,145 mi
Last recorded115,145 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VNT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 115,145 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 115,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 112,312 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 112,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 111,397 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 109,856 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 109,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 107,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,272 miles

coil spring corroded all fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 102,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracked and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,863 miles

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,896 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r caliper sticking slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,118 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,482 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 90,482 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,592 miles

drivers wiper could do with replacing,

Fail 21 Jun 2011 83,592 miles

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

drivers wiper could do with replacing,

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,823 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 6 May 2009 71,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,331 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 45,344 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 VNT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BJ53 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

BJ53 VNT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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