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SN53 BZU

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,533 mi
Last recorded162,533 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 BZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 162,533 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 162,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 147,481 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 135,880 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 131,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear floor rusty

rear tyre tred low

Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

rear subframe and suspension arms rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2017 125,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

rear subframe and suspension arms rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2015 119,737 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 106,989 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 97,723 miles

esp light on dash showing fault

Fail 28 Sep 2012 97,709 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 92,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 88,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,462 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,242 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 67,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,483 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,636 miles

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

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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SN53 BZU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN53 BZU, 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 SN53 BZU registered?

SN53 BZU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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