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SD53 BMZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,313 mi
Last recorded119,313 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 BMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,313 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 119,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 109,034 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,128 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,173 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,034 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,714 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 15,055 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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SD53 BMZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 SD53 BMZ, 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 SD53 BMZ registered?

SD53 BMZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is SD53 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 BMZ 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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