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WU53 PLZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,870 mi
Last recorded148,870 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 PLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 148,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 148,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 137,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 122,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 111,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Silencer Has A Small Hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 97,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 97,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,269 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,798 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2016 70,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,405 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 21 Sep 2015 59,405 miles

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,705 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,435 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,146 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 32,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,051 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,861 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 PLZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU53 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

WU53 PLZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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