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BK03 LPY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,562 mi
Last recorded121,562 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 121,562 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 121,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 111,133 miles

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 3 Feb 2015 111,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brake pads worn very low

play in both top suspension mounts

Fail 18 Feb 2014 100,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 100,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,016 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,514 miles

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

centre exhust bracket broken

o/s number plate light slightly loose

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,844 miles

n/ wing repeater showing white // rear reg plate loose

Fail 23 Feb 2010 67,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,600 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 58,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,649 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded on inner surface

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 33,096 miles

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

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

n/s side repeater bulb is faded

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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BK03 LPY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK03 LPY, 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 BK03 LPY registered?

BK03 LPY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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