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BK53 WGW

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,170 mi
Last recorded127,170 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WGW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 127,170 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 127,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 117,460 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 117,369 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,629 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,126 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 91,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 80,223 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,763 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,448 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,839 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,422 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 62,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,769 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 54,769 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 43,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,692 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,771 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 WGW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BK53 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

BK53 WGW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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