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WV03 AZW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,152 mi
Last recorded56,152 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 AZW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 51,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,433 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,200 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat belts ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,879 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 45,879 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,035 miles

front tyres low edges and perishing

o/s/r tyre nearing wear bars and low inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,338 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 37,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,721 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 32,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine managment light on

Fail 31 Jul 2013 28,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside rear inner brake pad very low

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,930 miles

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

nearside rear inner brake pad very low

Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,117 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,825 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,694 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 16,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,183 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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WV03 AZW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 WV03 AZW, 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 WV03 AZW registered?

WV03 AZW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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