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FA03 WMX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,400 mi
Last recorded233,400 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 233,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp misted but output ok

Nearside Front windscreen washer operating at 50% only but sufficient

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre outer shoulder worn smooth. No ply or cords visible 225/45/R17

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounts damaged but system is adequately supported

Fail 31 Oct 2015 233,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp misted but output ok

Nearside Front windscreen washer operating at 50% only but sufficient

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre outer shoulder worn smooth. No ply or cords visible 225/45/R17

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounts damaged but system is adequately supported

Fail 3 Oct 2015 232,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both offside and nearside (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front windscreen washer operating at 50% only but sufficient

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mount damaged but system is adequately supported

Pass 10 Oct 2014 228,639 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 228,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 222,505 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 222,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 212,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 212,567 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 197,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

repair to nearside rear tyre

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 30 Jul 2010 183,810 miles

HEADLAMPS NOT IN A CLEAN CONDTION BUT OUTPUT NOT SEVERELY REDUCED

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)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED BUT EXHAUST SYTEM SUPPORTED BT OTHER MOUNTINGS AND TEMPORARY FIXING AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 30 Jul 2010 183,810 miles

HEADLAMPS NOT IN A CLEAN CONDTION BUT OUTPUT NOT SEVERELY REDUCED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED BUT EXHAUST SYTEM SUPPORTED BT OTHER MOUNTINGS AND TEMPORARY FIXING AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 167,939 miles

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

UNDERBODY/ENGINE BAY COVERED

VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH REAR COMPARTMENT LAODE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELTS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 151,775 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 135,830 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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 118,823 miles

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

chip in windscreen in zone b, under limit

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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FA03 WMX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA03 WMX, 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 FA03 WMX registered?

FA03 WMX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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