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FA03 WMY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,806 mi
Last recorded152,806 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 152,806 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 152,804 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level too low, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 147,512 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 142,149 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 139,364 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 139,364 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 136,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of n/s & o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust support bracket missing

Fail 30 Jan 2017 136,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combined with flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combined with flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of n/s & o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust support bracket missing

Pass 13 Feb 2016 134,324 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 134,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 131,035 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 130,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Feb 2014 125,702 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 125,647 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 122,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 122,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 118,741 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 105,005 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 165,007 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 140,694 miles

slight exhaust blow at cat

Fail 9 Jul 2009 140,306 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front wishbones rear bushes worn

slight exhaust blow at cat

Pass 11 Jul 2008 113,341 miles

Slight damage to front no. plate.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 113,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight damage to front no. plate.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 85,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,233 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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FA03 WMY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

FA03 WMY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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