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NG53 BPX

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,899 mi
Last recorded125,899 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 BPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 125,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 3mm tread left, nearside tyre has a cut

damage to nearside rear lamp

Fail 25 Nov 2016 125,896 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 3mm tread left, nearside tyre has a cut

damage to nearside rear lamp

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also perishing strong advisory (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

emissions hydrocarbons high

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Dec 2014 94,281 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Dec 2014 94,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coolant level low

engine light on

offside front tyre close to markers

oil low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,178 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,278 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 62,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,233 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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,551 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,461 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 34,173 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,080 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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NG53 BPX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc 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 NG53 BPX, 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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NG53 BPX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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