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BV53 ZYG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,040 mi
Last recorded87,040 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,040 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 87,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 182,743 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 182,290 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

flywheel noisey

traction control light illuminated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 161,308 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC,S BADLY CORRODED AND PITTED

NOISE FROM GEARBOX AREA THAT MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 28 Sep 2009 126,899 miles

o/s brake ligt dim

Fail 21 Sep 2009 125,884 miles

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

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

o/s brake ligt dim

Pass 9 Sep 2008 88,944 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,256 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 59,256 miles

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

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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BV53 ZYG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV53 ZYG registered?

BV53 ZYG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BV53 ZYG safe to buy?

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