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MA53 WTN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,415 mi
Last recorded166,415 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 WTN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 166,415 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 157,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 144,776 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 144,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 120,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 109,537 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 109,537 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,351 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 99,351 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 88,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,875 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 72,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,164 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,537 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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MA53 WTN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA53 WTN, 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 MA53 WTN registered?

MA53 WTN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is MA53 WTN safe to buy?

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