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WU53 OWW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,666 mi
Last recorded124,666 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 OWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,666 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wrong brake pad fitted n/s/f

Fail 13 Feb 2019 124,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wrong brake pad fitted n/s/f

Pass 13 Feb 2018 122,445 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r bumper damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 119,889 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

exhaust centre sleeve corroded but not blowing or insecure

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

unable to check rear seatbelts due to rear seating position

Fail 24 Feb 2017 119,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre sleeve corroded but not blowing or insecure

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

unable to check rear seatbelts due to rear seating position

Pass 19 Feb 2016 115,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer front sills damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,762 miles

E,M,L on dash

Fail 26 Feb 2015 110,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

E,M,L on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,676 miles

E.M.L on

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

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

o/s outter front sill damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2014 108,675 miles

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

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

E.M.L on

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

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

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

o/s outter front sill damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,888 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 101,888 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,586 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 96,586 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,022 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 83,209 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 83,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,171 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside wiper smears slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2008 59,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 46,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,727 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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WU53 OWW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU53 OWW, 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 WU53 OWW registered?

WU53 OWW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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