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MA53 BDF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

206,550 mi
Last recorded206,550 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 BDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 206,550 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 17 Mar 2017 206,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 181,164 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 181,164 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 161,381 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 161,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 141,546 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 141,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,489 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 121,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 85,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,363 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 77,363 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,485 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,864 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,838 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,070 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 BDF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BDF, 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 MA53 BDF registered?

MA53 BDF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for MA53 BDF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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