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BN53 PKC

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,064 mi
Last recorded138,064 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 PKC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,064 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 130,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 129,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2021 129,563 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2020 128,207 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2020 128,194 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2019 121,741 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2018 115,835 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 108,835 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 101,029 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 94,492 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 87,015 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,841 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 78,841 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,859 miles

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

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

nearside rear spring broken at tail end not likely to displace.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,609 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 62,609 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 47,312 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,334 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,381 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 26,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,606 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 PKC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PKC, 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 PKC registered?

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

Is BN53 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 PKC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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