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RN53 BHO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,268 mi
Last recorded85,268 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 BHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 85,268 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel rail (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Body damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 80,099 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 74,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 69,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 66,831 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 66,831 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 64,783 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 62,960 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 May 2019 60,565 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 60,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre perished and screw in tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and tearing in tread

Pass 18 May 2018 57,527 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 54,618 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracked on tread areas

Under-trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 May 2017 54,618 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracked on tread areas

Under-trays fitted to vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 51,907 miles

Engine management light on.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 21 May 2015 48,919 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 46,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,987 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,443 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear number plate beginning to fade.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,088 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,774 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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RN53 BHO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RN53 BHO, 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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RN53 BHO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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