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VK53 WWR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,672 mi
Last recorded191,672 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 191,672 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 191,140 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 184,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 180,570 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 171,115 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 40 18 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic engine and underside covers inhibit a full inspection of this vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2017 171,115 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 40 18 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic engine and underside covers inhibit a full inspection of this vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2016 163,473 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 152,520 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 140,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 127,512 miles

Rear Discsslightly worn.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 116,902 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)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 116,902 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise cooler on drivers side (under floor)insecure.

advise cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall not to not to cords at present.

advise full unerbody covers fitted restricting view of underbody.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 101,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise cooler on drivers side (under floor)insecure.

advise cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall not to not to cords at present.

advise full unerbody covers fitted restricting view of underbody.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,078 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,843 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 WWR 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 82.4%.

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 WWR, 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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VK53 WWR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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