MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline. (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached back (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
o/s/f tyre bald on outer edges
rear coil springs corroded at bottom
rear shock absorbers sleeves loose
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
o/s/f tyre bald on outer edges
rear coil springs corroded at bottom
rear shock absorbers sleeves loose
n/s outer cv boot perished
n/s/f link rod boot deteriorated
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
rear shocker sleeves loose (dirt guards)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s outer cv boot perished
n/s/f link rod boot deteriorated
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
rear shocker sleeves loose (dirt guards)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit,225/50/17y (4.1.E.1)
both front door windows tinted
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% out of balance, nearside low (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit,225/50/17y (4.1.E.1)
both front door windows tinted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside and nearside front windows tinted
slight wear on nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area
front brake discs slightly corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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BK53 OPZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 OPZ, 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 OPZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.
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