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VF03 BSX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,505 mi
Last recorded139,505 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 BSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 139,505 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 137,692 miles

Centre exhaust clamp loose.

Headlamp lens fading.

Fail 21 Apr 2020 137,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamp loose.

Headlamp lens fading.

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

Pass 15 May 2019 135,867 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 135,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 132,769 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 128,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 124,386 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Fail 4 May 2016 124,326 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Offside rear tyre wearing.

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode slightly.

Pass 11 May 2015 117,052 miles

Front wiper blades split

Headlamps could do with a polish

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear beam axle bush soft

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,701 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 101,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 92,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 69,063 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 69,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,908 miles

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

front brake discs just passed test

offside rear brake starting to sieze

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VF03 BSX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 VF03 BSX, 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 VF03 BSX registered?

VF03 BSX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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