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PX53 WZL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,984 mi
Last recorded128,984 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 WZL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 128,984 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 120,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 120,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 107,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight bend in n/s steering rack end.

Slight binding on rear brakes.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 98,843 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s rear tyre on wear limit on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 98,843 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s rear tyre on wear limit on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,954 miles

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

engine light is on

n/s beam pattern is poor

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,522 miles

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

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

Slight wear to front brake pads

Fail 22 May 2009 65,782 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 65,782 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,093 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,590 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,134 miles

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

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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PX53 WZL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PX53 WZL, 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 PX53 WZL registered?

PX53 WZL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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