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MK53 WUG

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,937 mi
Last recorded112,937 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 WUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,799 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 98,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 87,752 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 78,924 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 71,265 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

unable to see condition of inner rear pads outer pads only just meet mmot standard

Pass 21 May 2010 63,421 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 53,834 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2009 53,834 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 40,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2006 24,712 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 WUG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

MK53 WUG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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