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DY53 BGV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,574 mi
Last recorded127,574 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,574 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,010 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 110,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,774 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,481 miles

both front tyre,s exsessive edge wear close to legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2008 93,649 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 93,646 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,062 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 85,660 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 BGV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DY53 BGV, 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 BGV registered?

DY53 BGV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is DY53 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 BGV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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