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AK53 WSJ

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,790 mi
Last recorded210,790 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 210,790 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 210,778 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 200,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 187,588 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 187,577 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front sub frame bush. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing from the inside.

rear exhaust shield loose.

Pass 28 Dec 2017 168,503 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 166,067 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 147,781 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)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 137,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2013 126,297 miles

Both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 102,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,021 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre 2mm. offside rear tyre 3mm offsde rear brake binding slightly. Replace front tyre's urgent.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,595 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,243 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,664 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 52,650 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,153 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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AK53 WSJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK53 WSJ, 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 AK53 WSJ registered?

AK53 WSJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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