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RY53 BTV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,184 mi
Last recorded150,184 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 BTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 150,184 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyre treads perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 149,909 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 148,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 146,218 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 146,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 145,691 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 145,691 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 135,229 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 135,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,730 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 79,841 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,337 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,282 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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RY53 BTV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RY53 BTV, 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 RY53 BTV registered?

RY53 BTV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is RY53 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 BTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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