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DA53 WAJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,526 mi
Last recorded124,526 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 124,526 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

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

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2019 180,760 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 180,755 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 163,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 145,996 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 127,854 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 127,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 106,191 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Traction control lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Aug 2015 106,191 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Traction control lamp illuminated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 89,758 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,249 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,488 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,032 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,951 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 26,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,165 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 22,165 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 17,468 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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DA53 WAJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA53 WAJ, 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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DA53 WAJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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