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WR03 NWF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,335 mi
Last recorded181,335 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 NWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 181,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2020 179,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 179,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 171,323 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, running down above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 171,323 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid half blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid half bolcked (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, running down above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working no washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 157,377 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 157,377 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r + o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 148,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 136,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 136,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,756 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,326 miles

o/s/f alloy wheel lightly buckled

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2013 114,326 miles

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

o/s/f alloy wheel lightly buckled

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2012 110,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 105,200 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 105,200 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 101,169 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 94,943 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 90,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,324 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,358 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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WR03 NWF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR03 NWF, 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 WR03 NWF registered?

WR03 NWF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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