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BJ53 YZB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,270 mi
Last recorded184,270 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 184,270 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 184,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 177,325 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 167,979 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 161,512 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 161,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 156,359 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 149,188 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 137,488 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

rear discs corroded pitted and scored

Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,307 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 116,101 miles

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 103,511 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2012 97,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,843 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,376 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,725 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,844 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,393 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,630 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 YZB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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