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MK53 WTV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,035 mi
Last recorded87,035 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 WTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,035 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,198 miles

Offside Rear very slight binding brake

Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear very slight binding brake

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,165 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 61,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,192 miles

The OSF Tyre side wall is cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2014 55,192 miles

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

The OSF Tyre side wall is cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2013 50,234 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 43,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2011 38,539 miles

Battery insecure

DAMAGE NOTED TO NEARSIDE SILL AND A POST

FRONT SUB FRAME IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND HAS MOVED ON MOUNT POINTS

HAZARD WARNING SWITCH COVER MISSING BUT OPERABLE

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE AT LOWER FIXING

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL IS PROJECTED BACK IN WHEEL ARCH AND IS CLOSE TO FOULING INNER WING COVER

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

SIDEWALL DAMAGE NOTED TO NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 3 Jun 2011 38,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

DAMAGE NOTED TO NEARSIDE SILL AND A POST

FRONT SUB FRAME IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND HAS MOVED ON MOUNT POINTS

HAZARD WARNING SWITCH COVER MISSING BUT OPERABLE

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE AT LOWER FIXING

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL IS PROJECTED BACK IN WHEEL ARCH AND IS CLOSE TO FOULING INNER WING COVER

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

SIDEWALL DAMAGE NOTED TO NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,803 miles

wear on both front discs and pads

wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,119 miles

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

hole where brake pipes go thro on n/s/f damaged.

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 WTV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV registered?

MK53 WTV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is MK53 WTV safe to buy?

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