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DE53 WKC

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,399 mi
Last recorded128,399 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WKC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 128,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,691 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 115,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 104,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 94,562 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 87,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,964 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge -- suspect possible tracking fault

Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,021 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 65,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 56,737 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,100 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,679 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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DE53 WKC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE53 WKC, 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 DE53 WKC registered?

DE53 WKC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 WKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 WKC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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