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DA53 BHK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,308 mi
Last recorded139,308 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 BHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 139,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf osf osr all cracked on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 139,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf osf osr all cracked on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 133,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens plastics cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,267 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body and outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 124,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre join is loose due to broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also tread close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body and outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 114,532 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brakes slight bind

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 108,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam bulb insecure. (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 100,626 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,870 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,890 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,943 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 81,826 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 75,949 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 75,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 70,141 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 65,568 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 26 Feb 2011 61,064 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,445 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall, no cords showing cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall, no cords showing

Pass 19 Dec 2009 56,102 miles

advised nearside front tyre has tear in outer wall but not exposing cord or ply. advised engine management light staying on.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 54,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,090 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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DA53 BHK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DA53 BHK, 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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DA53 BHK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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