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MW53 UFA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,511 mi
Last recorded132,511 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 UFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 132,511 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 128,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017 118,193 miles

2 x rear coil springs corroded

2 x rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2017 118,193 miles

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

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

2 x rear coil springs corroded

2 x rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,071 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,566 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear (205/55/16) Tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,873 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,809 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,790 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,517 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 55,517 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 46,860 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 46,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MW53 UFA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW53 UFA, 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 MW53 UFA registered?

MW53 UFA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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