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ST03 WFU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

214,769 mi
Last recorded214,769 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 WFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 214,769 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Nearside and Offside upper suspension arm bushes splitting

Nearside front tyre low tread

Rear brake balance only just met requirements

Fail 17 Aug 2016 214,769 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing belt stalk (5.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Nearside and Offside upper suspension arm bushes splitting

Nearside front tyre low tread

Rear brake balance only just met requirements

Pass 20 Jun 2015 204,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 186,377 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 172,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 155,935 miles

brake hoses perishing.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 138,957 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 138,931 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR WIPER INOP==OSR TYRE LIFTED RECC REPLACE==FR DISCS BADLY WORN==OSR ANTI ROLL BAR COLLAR CRACKED==FR FLEXIS PERISHING==OSF TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 24 Jun 2010 122,782 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R hand brake cable adrift from mount

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 122,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R hand brake cable adrift from mount

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 102,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 85,502 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,109 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,277 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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ST03 WFU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST03 WFU, 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 ST03 WFU registered?

ST03 WFU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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