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FY53 WRR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,635 mi
Last recorded145,635 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 WRR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 145,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 137,541 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

drivers side front window not working.

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 18 Dec 2017 137,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

drivers side front window not working.

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 130,732 miles

Oil leak ()

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 2 Dec 2016 130,730 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 88 % imbalance on rear wheels. (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,787 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 122,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,169 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 82,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 82,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,320 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 72,340 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,081 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,023 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,949 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 WRR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WRR, 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 WRR registered?

FY53 WRR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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