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WR53 SZD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,036 mi
Last recorded119,036 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 SZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 119,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock shroud insecure

Nearside Rear wheel grabbing slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

coolant residue under engine areas

engine management light on

some washer jets not working

traction control light on

Fail 5 Dec 2017 119,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock shroud insecure

Nearside Rear wheel grabbing slightly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

coolant residue under engine areas

engine management light on

some washer jets not working

traction control light on

Pass 26 Nov 2016 105,119 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,059 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,279 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,950 miles

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

front brake pads appear low recommend full inspection

rear brake pads appear low recommend full inspection

Fail 18 Oct 2013 74,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brake pads appear low recommend full inspection

rear brake pads appear low recommend full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr tyre perished -----slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 59,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,518 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,272 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,374 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 SZD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SZD, 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 WR53 SZD registered?

WR53 SZD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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