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MA53 BBU

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

201,300 mi
Last recorded201,300 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 BBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 201,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

fuel pipes deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2022 200,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

fuel pipes deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2021 185,212 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF + NSR ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 185,212 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF + NSR ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 171,067 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 171,067 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 154,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 142,529 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 134,361 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 127,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 121,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 121,145 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 104,567 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 97,202 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside rear indicator fading.

Pass 19 May 2011 87,227 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 87,227 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low on edge.

Pass 21 May 2010 76,869 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 67,246 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 60,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 51,425 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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MA53 BBU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA53 BBU, 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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MA53 BBU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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