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RE53 WBM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,071 mi
Last recorded113,071 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 113,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,378 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 110,369 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 106,329 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 105,203 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 99,227 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 99,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f plastic undertray loose

Fail 12 Sep 2012 94,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f plastic undertray loose

Pass 13 Aug 2011 89,080 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,505 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,762 miles

tyres worn on edges [secondary treads ]-nail in nearside rear

Fail 20 Aug 2009 78,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

tyres worn on edges [secondary treads ]-nail in nearside rear

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 59,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 47,338 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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RE53 WBM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RE53 WBM, 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 RE53 WBM registered?

RE53 WBM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is RE53 WBM safe to buy?

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