MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured on caliper (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coolant level low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested leak at offside rear (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement too far adjusted (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured on caliper (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake binding and wheel bearing unable to be tested fully
coolant level low
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW53 WKT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SW53 WKT, 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 SW53 WKT registered?
SW53 WKT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2003.
Is SW53 WKT safe to buy?
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