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BK03 LSZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,210 mi
Last recorded116,210 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 116,210 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR + OSF discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

EML not illuminating

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON THE LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorating

Road wheel slightly distorted Front and rear wheels distorted on the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

foot brake has travel

Pass 23 Jan 2025 105,847 miles

deflection under braking

Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,429 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 95,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fractured at rear of cat/dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ON LIMIT (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

foot brake pedal has travel

Fail 19 Jan 2023 82,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ON LIMIT (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

foot brake pedal has travel

Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,909 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

general car underneath corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

some white light from nearside rear indicator

Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,430 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs rust on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,671 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,271 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,076 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 45,076 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,897 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,907 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,096 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 31,096 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,687 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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BK03 LSZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BK03 LSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 LSZ registered?

BK03 LSZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BK03 LSZ safe to buy?

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