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WV53 BYG

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,244 mi
Last recorded124,244 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 BYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 124,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 124,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 117,268 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,236 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,153 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake discs worn

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Feb 2013 86,153 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake discs worn

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,758 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 22 Jan 2011 69,906 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE .

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN .

Fail 22 Jan 2011 69,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE .

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN .

Pass 16 Jan 2010 58,039 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 58,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 48,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,151 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,687 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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WV53 BYG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV53 BYG, 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 WV53 BYG registered?

WV53 BYG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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