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BT53 VJJ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,159 mi
Last recorded178,159 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 178,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 176,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 170,552 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2018 166,074 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2018 166,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both.......... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2015 162,103 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 151,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 142,786 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 142,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 135,391 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUT IN WALL

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 135,391 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUT IN WALL

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 123,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 107,628 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 91,879 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 91,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,543 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 64,308 miles

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

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 VJJ 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 76.5%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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