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EJ03 WKV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,849 mi
Last recorded160,849 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 WKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 160,849 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,500 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 150,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 145,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn+slight side wall damage. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise oil leak.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 141,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 139,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 135,961 miles

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 31 Jan 2013 132,151 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 132,151 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 127,811 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 123,359 miles

advise front brake discs scored on inside face

advise front wishbone suspension arms, bushes starting to perish.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 114,013 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 114,011 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 106,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 106,011 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 95,750 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 95,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 85,316 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 85,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2006 66,674 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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EJ03 WKV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ03 WKV, 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 EJ03 WKV registered?

EJ03 WKV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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