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WR53 WRC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,030 mi
Last recorded136,030 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 WRC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 136,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.0mm, Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield, loose above rear exhaust box.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 136,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.0mm, Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield, loose above rear exhaust box.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 120,497 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt lazy in operation

rear suspension arms ,shocks and coil springs rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2018 120,497 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt lazy in operation

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension arms ,shocks and coil springs rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2017 110,964 miles

Slight blow on exhaust, front to middle joint

Fail 15 Jun 2017 110,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight blow on exhaust, front to middle joint

Pass 27 May 2016 105,492 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 98,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 92,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 3/3.5mm appreox

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 77,008 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 72,586 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,236 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,607 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,499 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 WRC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

WR53 WRC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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