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EF53 WTX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

218,624 mi
Last recorded218,624 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 218,624 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills in areas both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 218,400 miles

Emissions not tested Air con pulls braking up (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

N/s rear tyre slightly cut on outer wall but not down to cords

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 193,786 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

o/s/r seat belt retracting mechanism slow to operate

Fail 14 Feb 2017 193,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

o/s/r seat belt retracting mechanism slow to operate

Pass 12 Feb 2016 163,965 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise play in engine mount

advise undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2016 163,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise play in engine mount

advise undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 150,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine mount worn

advise n/s handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 18 Feb 2015 150,402 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine mount worn

advise n/s handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 131,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 131,913 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,756 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 117,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 110,366 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,076 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 81,380 miles

Front windscreen has a long crack in top L/H corner outside the of n/s swept area

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 81,380 miles

Front windscreen has a long crack in top L/H corner outside the of n/s swept area

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 69,756 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,901 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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EF53 WTX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EF53 WTX, 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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EF53 WTX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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