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MK53 WFT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 WFT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 84,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust bracket loose on back box

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,187 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 77,187 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,259 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread, also wearing on inside edge of tread.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread, also wearing on inside edge of tread.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,546 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall scuffed

rear indiators starting to discolour

Fail 19 Jul 2011 53,600 miles

ENGINE WARNING LAMP ON

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,600 miles

ENGINE WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,909 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 41,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,781 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 35,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,388 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,099 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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MK53 WFT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK53 WFT, 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 MK53 WFT registered?

MK53 WFT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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