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BK53 WGJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,649 mi
Last recorded122,649 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 122,649 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 122,649 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 113,812 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Water leak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 113,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Water leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 108,389 miles

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

Offside Front chunk out of tyre but not showing cords

Fail 11 Nov 2015 108,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front chunk out of tyre but not showing cords

Pass 21 Nov 2014 97,286 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 75,413 miles

225/45/17Y

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear brake discs worn

traction control light on

Fail 5 Nov 2011 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

225/45/17Y

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear brake discs worn

traction control light on

Fail 9 Nov 2010 61,648 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers automatically come on when car starts up and can not be switched off

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,648 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers automatically come on when car starts up and can not be switched off

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 48,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,804 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 WGJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WGJ, 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 BK53 WGJ registered?

BK53 WGJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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