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BL53 OGA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,027 mi
Last recorded153,027 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 153,027 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 138,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake dragging

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 126,722 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 117,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 107,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,150 miles

Near side front outer vtyre wall scuffed.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 86,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 77,145 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 77,145 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,487 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,695 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover perished

rear number plate starting to discolour

small chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2007 68,695 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover perished

rear number plate starting to discolour

small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,906 miles

windscreen chipped. †rear number plate in poor condition.

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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BL53 OGA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BL53 OGA, 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 BL53 OGA registered?

BL53 OGA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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