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BT53 LDD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

222,689 mi
Last recorded222,689 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LDD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 222,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer body panels corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2024 215,971 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body all under sealed including suspention parts and brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2023 205,103 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 205,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 193,287 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under body covered in under seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 177,376 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including parts brake pipe both sides and both reae inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no smoke detected

Fail 30 Aug 2021 177,274 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including parts brake pipe both sides and both reae inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 166,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rears inner back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2019 150,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear half (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back half of vehichle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 135,427 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 129,788 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 129,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,021 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 120,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 106,541 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 106,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,302 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn low and on inside edge

nearside rear shock absorber cover detached

Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,680 miles

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

n/s rear shock absorber cover detached

Pass 26 May 2009 75,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 63,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,741 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,368 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 43,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,965 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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BT53 LDD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BT53 LDD, 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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BT53 LDD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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