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SY53 WRR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,897 mi
Last recorded174,897 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 WRR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 174,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion to exhaust and mounting brackets

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear brake hoses have slight perishing to the rubber

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner tyres worn ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 163,738 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 160,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 147,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 132,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 97,483 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 97,021 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 97,017 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 92,942 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 92,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 85,651 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 3 Dec 2011 85,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 18 Dec 2010 76,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 65,604 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 56,269 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 45,939 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,406 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 36,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WRR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WRR, 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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SY53 WRR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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