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SY53 WRO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,361 mi
Last recorded176,361 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 WRO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 176,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 176,344 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened o/s/r anti roll bar broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

throttle pedal insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2017 167,161 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot perished

Fail 17 Nov 2017 167,161 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot perished

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 160,065 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 144,764 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 126,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 112,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 104,988 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,826 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,752 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 88,893 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 88,893 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,937 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,503 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,937 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,178 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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SY53 WRO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY53 WRO, 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 SY53 WRO registered?

SY53 WRO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SY53 WRO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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