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MK53 WFU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,261 mi
Last recorded107,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 WFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 107,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,285 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,631 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Jun 2018 94,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,290 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 88,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,147 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over heating

warning light staying on dash

Fail 30 Jun 2015 66,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over heating

warning light staying on dash

Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,358 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 54,352 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,292 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,180 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 50,180 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,165 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,631 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,966 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,567 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,773 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 WFU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

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

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