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PK53 BEU

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,160 mi
Last recorded116,160 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 BEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,160 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 116,152 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 102,742 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 102,742 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,501 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,616 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,583 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,247 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,410 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 BEU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BEU, 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 BEU registered?

PK53 BEU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is PK53 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 BEU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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