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PK53 BDF

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,178 mi
Last recorded158,178 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 BDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 158,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 144,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 133,975 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 125,861 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 110,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,112 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,789 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 92,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 89,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,875 miles

n/s/r shocker cover loose

Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,758 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 62,492 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,500 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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PK53 BDF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK53 BDF, 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 PK53 BDF registered?

PK53 BDF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is PK53 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 BDF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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