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VE53 WAA

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,306 mi
Last recorded140,306 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 WAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 140,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 140,306 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 137,444 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 125,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom arm rear bushes split//

both rear coil springs corroded//

engine management light on dash//

nsf wheel arch linner damaged//

nsr shocker dust cover missing//

rear brake pads getting low cant see inners recommend check//

water in nsf fog lamp//

Fail 19 Jun 2015 125,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom arm rear bushes split//

both rear coil springs corroded//

engine management light on dash//

nsf wheel arch linner damaged//

nsr shocker dust cover missing//

rear brake pads getting low cant see inners recommend check//

water in nsf fog lamp//

Pass 14 Jun 2014 111,477 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,622 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2012 79,480 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2011 65,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,943 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,958 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,132 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 54,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 46,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 83,285 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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VE53 WAA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE53 WAA, 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 VE53 WAA registered?

VE53 WAA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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