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MC53 BXN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,354 mi
Last recorded174,354 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 BXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 174,354 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 153,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 136,417 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 122,830 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 113,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,845 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tear in offside rear andoffside front side walls but do not effect fabric of tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,938 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 82,938 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,799 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Fail 22 Apr 2010 74,799 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009
Fail 6 Apr 2009 63,558 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 14 Apr 2008 46,944 miles

diesel fuel cap cover is missing

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,812 miles

near side rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

off side rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,747 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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MC53 BXN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MC53 BXN, 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 MC53 BXN registered?

MC53 BXN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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