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SP53 WGJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,052 mi
Last recorded118,052 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 WGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,052 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Aug 2016 117,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,948 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2015 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2014 86,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,165 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 77,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumpstops worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumpstops worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,539 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 72,539 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 65,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,707 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,725 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 57,725 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,186 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 52,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,277 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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SP53 WGJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SP53 WGJ, 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 SP53 WGJ registered?

SP53 WGJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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