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MK53 WUB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,751 mi
Last recorded154,751 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 WUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 154,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 148,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres are cut on inner walls

Pass 24 Jan 2013 139,516 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 12 Jan 2012 133,599 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 122,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 113,241 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 104,922 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 104,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 102,447 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,200 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 WUB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK53 WUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK53 WUB registered?

MK53 WUB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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