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MK53 WUC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,584 mi
Last recorded143,584 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 143,584 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 143,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 122,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2015 122,968 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 114,879 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 114,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 105,508 miles

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

slight play on both front links

Fail 6 Aug 2013 105,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

slight play on both front links

Pass 13 Jun 2012 104,701 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

airbag lamp on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 101,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 91,459 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,438 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 77,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 73,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres are on the legal limit on the edges and need changing asap

oil level getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,737 miles

both front tyres are on the legal limit on the edges and need changing asap

oil level getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,876 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 59,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WUC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MK53 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

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

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