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HD53 BBK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,949 mi
Last recorded172,949 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BBK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 172,949 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 172,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 165,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 154,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 145,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 139,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 138,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear console (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser bush (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 138,195 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear console (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser bush (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 122,887 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 122,887 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 120,316 miles

both front tyres below limit very inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2013 120,316 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres below limit very inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 114,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 114,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 105,855 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 105,855 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 96,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 87,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 87,716 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 76,560 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 76,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 63,424 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 63,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,107 miles

nearside front outer cv boot starting to perish.

slight buckle in nearside rear inner wheel.

slight lip on front and rear discs.

Fail 10 Nov 2006 47,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front outer cv boot starting to perish.

slight buckle in nearside rear inner wheel.

slight lip on front and rear discs.

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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HD53 BBK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HD53 BBK, 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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HD53 BBK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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