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SA03 WNX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,276 mi
Last recorded146,276 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 WNX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 146,276 miles

n/s c v boot prashed

rear brake discs worne

Pass 13 Jul 2017 141,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 134,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 115,464 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 115,309 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 101,843 miles

drivers sun visor clip broken and not held up very securely

Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jul 2013 89,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,158 miles

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

bulb not working in hi level stop lamp

rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,979 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,201 miles

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

c.v. boots leaking

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 8 Jul 2009 39,198 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

c.v. boots leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,008 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,570 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 25,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,610 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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SA03 WNX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SA03 WNX, 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 SA03 WNX registered?

SA03 WNX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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