MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
eml lamp on
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
eml lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
o/s/r outer brake pad looks thin
all 4 tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
all 4 tyres wearing on edges
o/s/r outer brake pad looks thin
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA53 BZY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SA53 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 SA53 BZY registered?
SA53 BZY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is SA53 BZY safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA53 BZY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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