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BT52 CEA

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,635 mi
Last recorded171,635 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 CEA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 171,635 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 163,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 150,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 139,231 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 139,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 138,491 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 136,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks on both front tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2013 133,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 130,499 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 126,957 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 123,519 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 115,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 106,599 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 104,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 104,842 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 96,023 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 96,023 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 86,323 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)

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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BT52 CEA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT52 CEA, 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 BT52 CEA registered?

BT52 CEA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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