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EX53 WYL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,480 mi
Last recorded91,480 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 91,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,093 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 90,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,583 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 82,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,258 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,803 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 73,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,469 miles

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,464 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing bolt (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Engine management lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly and cracked on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 59,928 miles

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

NSR tyre perished

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 55,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light staying on.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,240 miles

engine management light staying on.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,145 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,145 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,100 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 44,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,573 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,571 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 37,571 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,814 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 30,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2008 30,905 miles

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,252 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)

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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EX53 WYL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX53 WYL, 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 EX53 WYL registered?

EX53 WYL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 WYL safe to buy?

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