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BV53 YYF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

240,282 mi
Last recorded240,282 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 240,282 miles

play in wish bone bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2017 240,277 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 223,673 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

fly wheel worn

Pass 19 Sep 2015 198,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 182,900 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 182,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 172,793 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 172,666 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 162,723 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear coil spring slightly damaged but is not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Sep 2012 162,723 miles

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

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

nearside rear coil spring slightly damaged but is not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Sep 2011 151,611 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)

slight noise from front hub bearings .rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 151,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

slight noise from front hub bearings .rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 139,344 miles

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

n/s rear tyre tread pattern deformed

Fail 10 Sep 2010 139,344 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s rear tyre tread pattern deformed

Pass 21 Aug 2009 125,985 miles

Both rear tyres have flat spots and are noisy.

Various body damage on vehicle.

Wipers are smearing slightly.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 111,658 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 111,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 97,852 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,693 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 81,693 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BV53 YYF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV53 YYF, 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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BV53 YYF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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