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BN53 WJX

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,440 mi
Last recorded150,440 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WJX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 150,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 149,393 miles

BELLY PAN FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Gearbox mounting defective ()

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 26 Jul 2016 149,393 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S AND N/S (1.8.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working O/S AND N/S (1.2.1b)

BELLY PAN FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 23 Mar 2015 135,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,104 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 128,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 121,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 121,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,261 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 145,254 miles

coolant slightly low

pin hole ns cv boot

bottoms of rear springs not visable

Fail 28 Oct 2010 145,214 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bottoms of rear springs not visable

coolant slightly low

pin hole ns cv boot

Pass 29 Oct 2009 131,247 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 131,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

coolant on min

Pass 29 Oct 2008 120,880 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 106,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 83,320 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 83,320 miles

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

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

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

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 WJX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

BN53 WJX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 WJX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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