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BP53 CKN

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,284 mi
Last recorded179,284 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 CKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 179,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 168,486 miles

n/s rack end small play

Pass 8 Aug 2013 156,232 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 156,165 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 141,816 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 141,571 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 126,884 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 126,884 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 108,474 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and n/s rear tyre close to limit, b oth front steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

front and rear inner brake pads can not be viewed

front wishbone bushes have slight play detected

Pass 13 Nov 2009 106,020 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,586 miles

both rear tyre have got signs of uneven wear

Pass 3 Nov 2007 77,595 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,402 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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BP53 CKN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP53 CKN, 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 BP53 CKN registered?

BP53 CKN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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