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BX53 CDZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,096 mi
Last recorded170,096 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 CDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 170,096 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 165,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine mill light on

Fail 9 Dec 2019 165,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 162,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 162,084 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 155,425 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 3 Dec 2016 148,104 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 143,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake slightly binding (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split/leaking CV grease (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 134,916 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 134,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 128,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 127,871 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 120,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 103,057 miles

both front tyres worn low

Fail 8 Sep 2011 103,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both front tyres worn low

Fail 3 Sep 2010 82,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,838 miles

front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2009 61,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,085 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,937 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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BX53 CDZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 BX53 CDZ, 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 BX53 CDZ registered?

BX53 CDZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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