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WU03 UXB

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,157 mi
Last recorded193,157 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 UXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 193,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp bolt (7.1.2)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed lambda sensor (1.9.2c)

Emissions not tested various exhaust leaks (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wrong rotation (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

exhaust flexi deteriated

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged and corroded

oil leak

slight play in engine mountings

Pass 7 Oct 2016 185,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 176,338 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 168,096 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 159,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 148,355 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 139,923 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 125,389 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 125,389 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 113,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 103,128 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 88,590 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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WU03 UXB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 WU03 UXB, 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 WU03 UXB registered?

WU03 UXB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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