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WR53 ZJJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,436 mi
Last recorded157,436 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 157,436 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 147,914 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 142,788 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 137,654 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

cut in offside rear tyre tread & periahing

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2014 137,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

cut in offside rear tyre tread & periahing

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,948 miles

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 17 Sep 2013 127,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 112,701 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 107,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 107,753 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 100,863 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres are wearing on the inner tread

Pass 27 Oct 2009 95,648 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 95,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 90,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,339 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,728 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 ZJJ 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 ZJJ, 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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WR53 ZJJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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