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WR53 HPC

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,349 mi
Last recorded148,349 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 HPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 148,349 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 135,162 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine has vibration

Pass 1 Nov 2013 126,178 miles

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

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

slight misshape rear tyres inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 117,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise coming from flywheel area.

turbo noisey on acceleration.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 117,696 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise coming from flywheel area.

turbo noisey on acceleration.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 107,519 miles

coolant level below minimum

nearside front tyre kerb damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2010 98,686 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 85,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 71,714 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 71,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,121 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,961 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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WR53 HPC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR53 HPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR53 HPC registered?

WR53 HPC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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