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SY03 WUM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,741 mi
Last recorded155,741 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 WUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 155,741 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 155,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 206,180 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 205,957 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 188,126 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 188,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 170,648 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 170,648 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 151,174 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 151,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 123,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 108,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,386 miles

Rear registration plate slightly dis-coloured.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 71,683 miles

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

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

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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SY03 WUM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY03 WUM, 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 SY03 WUM registered?

SY03 WUM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is SY03 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 WUM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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