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ST53 BGF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,035 mi
Last recorded108,035 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 BGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,049 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,103 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 84,997 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,625 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,615 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel has slight restricted free movement

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,277 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,416 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,308 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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ST53 BGF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ST53 BGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST53 BGF registered?

ST53 BGF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is ST53 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 BGF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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