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BN53 HBU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,179 mi
Last recorded51,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 HBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 51,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,013 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 37,090 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 32,997 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 30,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 28,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,395 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,486 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,812 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 16,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,253 miles

all 4 tyres cracking due to age

Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,621 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 13,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,382 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,277 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,603 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 6,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 5,027 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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BN53 HBU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BN53 HBU, 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 BN53 HBU registered?

BN53 HBU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 HBU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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