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OX53 BBF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,139 mi
Last recorded126,139 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 BBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 126,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 115,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked but not likely to be miss read

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,136 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,396 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 20,947 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,947 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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OX53 BBF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OX53 BBF, 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 OX53 BBF registered?

OX53 BBF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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