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MA03 WPL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,792 mi
Last recorded163,792 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 WPL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 163,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 152,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 141,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer boots slight cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear tyres have fatigue cracks in casing

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,349 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 95,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 90,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 90,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,515 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 85,515 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,384 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 12 Feb 2010 65,169 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,966 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 59,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 55,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,161 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)

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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MA03 WPL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA03 WPL, 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 MA03 WPL registered?

MA03 WPL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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