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VK53 WTU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,841 mi
Last recorded99,841 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,841 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear seats removed

Fail 2 Sep 2014 99,840 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,439 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,133 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 62,133 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,066 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,624 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 54,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 105,591 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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VK53 WTU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VK53 WTU, 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 VK53 WTU registered?

VK53 WTU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is VK53 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 WTU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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