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FY53 WVE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,876 mi
Last recorded147,876 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 147,876 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

offside front headlamp slighlty insecure and aim slightly high

Fail 6 Aug 2013 147,876 miles

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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

offside front headlamp slighlty insecure and aim slightly high

Pass 7 Aug 2012 130,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 115,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 115,956 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,165 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 101,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven, inner tread.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 86,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven, inner tread.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,503 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 73,503 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 51,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,763 miles

front tyres at 3mm, but much less on inner eges esp o/s recommend monitoring

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 WVE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY53 WVE, 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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FY53 WVE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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