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EF53 WTZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

161,109 mi
Last recorded161,109 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 161,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 160,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 158,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 156,944 miles

middle and rear exhaust boxes,corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2023 156,944 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

middle and rear exhaust boxes,corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 155,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre,un-even wear 225/50r17

Pass 27 Feb 2021 151,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 151,051 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 147,824 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 147,824 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 139,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 130,785 miles

Oil leak

washer low

Fail 31 Jan 2018 130,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,895 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2017 120,895 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2016 120,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 112,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre out of shape.

Oil leak.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 112,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R tyre out of shape.

Oil leak.

Pass 24 Dec 2014 107,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear tyres are starting to wear on inner edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Dec 2013 100,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 89,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 80,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,406 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing damaged & o/s/r tyre perished/split

Fail 9 Nov 2010 68,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing damaged & o/s/r tyre perished/split

Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,618 miles

centre seatbelt strap not working correctly

Fail 30 Sep 2008 47,618 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

centre seatbelt strap not working correctly

Fail 29 Aug 2007 40,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,063 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 WTZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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

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