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BK53 HKM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,108 mi
Last recorded155,108 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 155,108 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 154,998 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Head light lenses deteriorated

Lower engine mount worn

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 147,532 miles

Front Both Headlamp lenses faded

Front Both NS and OS ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear Suspension subframe rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2019 147,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Both Headlamp lenses faded

Front Both NS and OS ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear Suspension subframe rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2018 141,269 miles

Both bottom ball joint boots and nearside front track rod end boots slightly perished

Front EGR pipe leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2018 141,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both bottom ball joint boots and nearside front track rod end boots slightly perished

Front EGR pipe leaking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 136,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 135,889 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding handbrake lever is off stop (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,872 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Jul 2016 130,872 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2016 130,772 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine warning lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 126,603 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hose clips used on centre exhaust not proper clamps

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside rear shockabsorber covers loose

rear hand brake cables stiff & creaking when operated.

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight imbalance of rear parking brake

Fail 25 Jun 2015 126,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hose clips used on centre exhaust not proper clamps

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside rear shockabsorber covers loose

rear hand brake cables stiff & creaking when operated.

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight imbalance of rear parking brake

Pass 20 Jun 2014 121,144 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,180 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS UN ABLE TO ASSESS IN FULL

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 113,576 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 106,081 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 106,076 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,869 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,014 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 88,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,986 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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BK53 HKM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HKM, 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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BK53 HKM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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