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SB52 WFD

2003 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,648 mi
Last recorded69,648 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 WFD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corrosion (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 68,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1/2 of rear upper stop lam not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexis between body of the vehicle and the axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 68,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1/2 of rear upper stop lam not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides missing boot clip (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexis between body of the vehicle and the axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlight slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2019 66,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s headlight slightly deteriorated

o/s headlight slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f sub frame slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,991 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 61,990 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axel holed by front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,774 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 59,773 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 57,629 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 53,645 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,108 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 42,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,811 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,526 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2008 30,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,828 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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SB52 WFD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB52 WFD, 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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SB52 WFD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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