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DE53 WKO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,292 mi
Last recorded162,292 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 162,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocker absorber shrouds have dropped out of position

offside front tyre has worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2015 162,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shocker absorber shrouds have dropped out of position

offside front tyre has worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 151,649 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 151,649 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 135,961 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 135,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 124,137 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 119,600 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 19 Oct 2009 104,183 miles

n/s rear shockabsorber dust cover insesure. slight bind n/s rear wheel'

Pass 22 Oct 2008 79,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,504 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,403 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,068 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 WKO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE53 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

DE53 WKO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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