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MC53 BZP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,290 mi
Last recorded113,290 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 BZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 113,290 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 110,147 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 110,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Rear brake pads worn unevenly

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 103,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,214 miles

NS headlamp aim slightly high

Oil leak!

Pass 13 Dec 2012 86,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,693 miles

oil weep from gearbox

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2011 76,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil weep from gearbox

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,338 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,195 miles

both rear tyre tread areas cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,904 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres detiorating slightly.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 25,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES DETIORATING SLIGHTLY.

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

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 BZP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BZP, 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 BZP registered?

MC53 BZP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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