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SE03 BZM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,533 mi
Last recorded133,533 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 BZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 133,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Rear exhaust silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (undertray covered in oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 29 Jun 2020 133,533 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Rear exhaust silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (undertray covered in oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,031 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,478 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 104,485 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,086 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,966 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 81,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 81,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,879 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,675 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,734 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,428 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,127 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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SE03 BZM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SE03 BZM, 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 SE03 BZM registered?

SE03 BZM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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