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HD53 BZA

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,628 mi
Last recorded102,628 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bothside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,391 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE RECOMMONEND TO CHANGE

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL HAS FEW CRACK

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS CLOSE LIMIT

RECOMMONEND TRUCKING

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,517 miles

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

battery light comes on when accelerating

coolant light on

front brake discs lipped

Fail 20 Jan 2014 81,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear 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)

battery light comes on when accelerating

coolant light on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2011 67,589 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,185 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 64,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,748 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both nearside tyres sidewall damage

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,735 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,735 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 6 Feb 2007 34,116 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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HD53 BZA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD53 BZA, 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 HD53 BZA registered?

HD53 BZA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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