MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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)
3-5 k left on rear pads
3mm on o/s/r tyre
3mm left on rear brake pads
nail in offside rear tyre
near and offside front tyres worn on inner edges
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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