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AP52 WKB

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,593 mi
Last recorded90,593 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WKB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,593 miles

both front inner c/v gaiter small end clips missing

n/s/r coil spring bit missing at extreme end

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack and end o/s/f

Pass 22 Apr 2010 83,452 miles

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

both front inner c/v gaiters leaking grease

some rear brake pipes at early stages of corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2010 83,423 miles

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

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

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

both front inner c/v gaiters leaking grease

some rear brake pipes at early stages of corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,450 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 74,286 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,718 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,524 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 66,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,777 miles

slight play in the offside of steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2006 43,702 miles

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

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

rear no plate slight fadeing

vermin nest under near side front engine bay

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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AP52 WKB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP52 WKB, 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 AP52 WKB registered?

AP52 WKB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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