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BN53 HFX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,691 mi
Last recorded180,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 180,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 175,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 12 Jan 2019 169,563 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 165,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 159,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 152,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 146,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 139,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 133,735 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 133,735 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 128,022 miles

nearside rear bumpstop perished allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

rear number plate characters fading

Fail 13 Apr 2012 128,022 miles

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

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

nearside rear bumpstop perished allowing dust cover to drop down onto shock absorber.

rear number plate characters fading

Pass 15 Apr 2011 115,975 miles

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

heard knock from under car when starting to reverse,nothing found due to undertrays fitted.

nearside and offside rear indicators fading.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 99,816 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 78,476 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread.

Fail 12 May 2008 57,902 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 57,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 50,540 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 50,537 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,751 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 HFX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

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

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