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WR53 ZHT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,395 mi
Last recorded143,395 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ZHT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2019 143,395 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and suspension mountings and area corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2019 143,395 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and suspension mountings and area corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 130,229 miles

Both rear shocker covers loose

Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,444 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 123,444 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 114,137 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,382 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 101,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,660 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,716 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 70,716 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,064 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,250 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 ZHT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

WR53 ZHT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is WR53 ZHT safe to buy?

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