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RK53 WUW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,170 mi
Last recorded158,170 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 158,170 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 157,527 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 157,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 155,356 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on inner wall

Fail 24 Oct 2017 155,356 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on inner wall

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 150,267 miles

Front Wishbone rear bush worn

Rear Tyres worn low

Pass 17 Oct 2015 140,743 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,448 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 117,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Fail 8 Oct 2013 117,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2012 103,338 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 96,268 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 96,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 82,495 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 75,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,517 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 50,717 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,717 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 33,640 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,640 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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RK53 WUW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK53 WUW, 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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RK53 WUW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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