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BN53 HCX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,241 mi
Last recorded152,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 HCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 152,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced front bush on arm cracking/deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced inner bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill is heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 152,241 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all indicator bulbs incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced front bush on arm cracking/deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced inner bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill is heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 143,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 143,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 142,887 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 136,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 129,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,435 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,640 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)

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 104,970 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,461 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 90,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

breather hose split in engine bay

rear number plate deteriorated but does not meet fail criteria

Pass 23 Aug 2008 65,026 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 65,026 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,098 miles

3-5 k left on rear pads

3mm on o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,678 miles

3mm left on rear brake pads

nail in offside rear tyre

near and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2006 46,678 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

3mm left on rear brake pads

nail in offside rear tyre

near and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

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 HCX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

BN53 HCX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BN53 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 HCX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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