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BK53 FWX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,114 mi
Last recorded142,114 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 142,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 16 Dec 2015 142,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 4 Dec 2014 136,780 miles

front fog lamps not working

Fail 2 Dec 2014 136,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front fog lamps not working

Pass 3 Dec 2013 125,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 125,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 120,390 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 120,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 114,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 103,368 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 103,305 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 83,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2010 83,063 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2008 79,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,922 miles

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

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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BK53 FWX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK53 FWX, 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 BK53 FWX registered?

BK53 FWX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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