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OX53 BFJ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,254 mi
Last recorded150,254 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 BFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 150,254 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 150,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 128,106 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 128,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,814 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2012 98,085 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 90,397 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,204 miles

Please note body work damaged prior to any works carried out by bewley motors: nearside rear 1/4 panel, offside front outer door trim.

engine oil level low. added oil.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 68,204 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Please note body work damaged prior to any works carried out by bewley motors: nearside rear 1/4 panel, offside front outer door trim.

engine oil level low. added oil.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,683 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge also has 2 nails in it.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge also has 2 nails in it.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 44,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,412 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 BFJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OX53 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

OX53 BFJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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