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FY53 WRK

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,009 mi
Last recorded35,009 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 WRK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 35,009 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 34,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 34,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 33,265 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 32,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 31,784 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 31,145 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 31,145 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 30,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 29,910 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,062 miles

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

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

Rear both tyre cracks outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,403 miles

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

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

Rear both tyre cracks outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 27,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 26,909 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 26,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,196 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,529 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,066 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,544 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 20,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 20,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,043 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Sep 2006 17,931 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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FY53 WRK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FY53 WRK, 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 FY53 WRK registered?

FY53 WRK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is FY53 WRK safe to buy?

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