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AE52 BKJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,642 mi
Last recorded158,642 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 158,642 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 158,641 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE. (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 148,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 144,038 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both&sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both&sides (1.7.5a)

Steering play in inner joints

Pass 29 Jul 2014 138,825 miles

centre stop light not working.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 138,811 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre stop light not working.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 133,567 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 133,555 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 21 May 2012 123,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 123,915 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 117,939 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 117,939 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

large engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 111,961 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 105,333 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 105,333 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 85,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 85,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 80,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,213 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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AE52 BKJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE52 BKJ, 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 AE52 BKJ registered?

AE52 BKJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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