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BV53 ZYR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,450 mi
Last recorded107,450 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,525 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Oct 2015 105,525 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear passengers middle (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,898 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,666 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,027 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 47,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,086 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,986 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 22,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,905 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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BV53 ZYR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV53 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

BV53 ZYR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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