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BN53 HCD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,791 mi
Last recorded97,791 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 HCD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 97,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 88,236 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 88,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 76,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear washer inoperative

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 55,452 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,349 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,569 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,732 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,615 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 HCD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

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

Is BN53 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 HCD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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