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PA03 BZY

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

185,725 mi
Last recorded185,725 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 BZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 185,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 166,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 150,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 136,137 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 120,904 miles

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)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,653 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,297 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,978 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 77,975 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,776 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 76,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,733 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,871 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 62,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,070 miles

o/s/r tyre was flat (inflated) small cut in wall

Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,790 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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PA03 BZY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PA03 BZY, 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 PA03 BZY registered?

PA03 BZY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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