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DY53 BFP

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,271 mi
Last recorded124,271 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 124,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,058 miles

225/45/ZR17/94wxl.

Fail 22 Nov 2021 113,966 miles

Emissions not tested Throttle operation failure. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,722 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 93,853 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,828 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 86,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 82,214 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 58,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,355 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres slight cracks in tread

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 40,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Right rear tyre is pirished

Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,773 miles

Right rear tyre is pirished

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,634 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 36,632 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,515 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,244 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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DY53 BFP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DY53 BFP, 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 DY53 BFP registered?

DY53 BFP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is DY53 BFP safe to buy?

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