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DE03 WJY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

218,458 mi
Last recorded218,458 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 WJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 218,458 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 211,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 204,135 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 204,135 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 199,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 199,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 187,419 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 187,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 172,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 172,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 160,480 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 155,015 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Jun 2011 136,664 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 115,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 92,984 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 77,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 66,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,985 miles

n/s wiper starting to split

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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DE03 WJY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE03 WJY, 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 DE03 WJY registered?

DE03 WJY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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