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BK53 YFP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,616 mi
Last recorded166,616 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 166,616 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 166,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 161,312 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 156,294 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 145,196 miles

rear tyre are wearing on inner areas/stepping

Fail 21 Jun 2016 145,196 miles

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

rear tyre are wearing on inner areas/stepping

Pass 6 Jul 2015 134,034 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 134,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 129,531 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 129,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 113,469 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 113,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 95,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 92,808 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 90,475 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 76,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 61,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2007 38,799 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 38,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,641 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,641 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 YFP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YFP, 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 YFP registered?

BK53 YFP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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