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BU52 HCG

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,852 mi
Last recorded169,852 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 HCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 169,852 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 169,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 154,479 miles

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Fail 3 Feb 2017 154,479 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2016 150,028 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 150,027 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 145,899 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 145,899 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 132,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 117,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 102,682 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,188 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 154,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 143,773 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 131,538 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2009 131,538 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2008 116,457 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 99,195 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 83,298 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 83,298 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 74,681 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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BU52 HCG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU52 HCG, 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 BU52 HCG registered?

BU52 HCG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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