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BL53 UYA

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,125 mi
Last recorded147,125 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 147,125 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 140,027 miles

Oil leak ()

headlight height adjuster inop when tested

Fail 7 Dec 2016 139,637 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 outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

headlight height adjuster inop when tested

Pass 11 Dec 2015 128,175 miles

knock on front suspension

Fail 10 Dec 2015 128,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 119,125 miles

corrosion/wear to rear brake discs.

damage to sidewalls of nearside tyres.

damage to wheels.

nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 27 Dec 2014 119,125 miles

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

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

corrosion/wear to rear brake discs.

damage to tyres.

damage to wheels.

nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Dec 2013 110,641 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 110,641 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 102,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 102,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 91,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 86,448 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 74,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,992 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,210 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,934 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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BL53 UYA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BL53 UYA, 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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BL53 UYA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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