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BX53 HKW

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,561 mi
Last recorded87,561 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 HKW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,561 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,634 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 63,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,006 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 56,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,523 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 49,523 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,688 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,772 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,772 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,414 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,198 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 20,196 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 14,906 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 HKW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BX53 HKW, 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 BX53 HKW registered?

BX53 HKW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is BX53 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 HKW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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