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WV53 NKN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,104 mi
Last recorded182,104 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 NKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 182,104 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 182,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 179,036 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 178,984 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 169,437 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 162,411 miles

underbody and suspension parts heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 162,409 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

underbody and suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 153,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 144,263 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 144,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 129,320 miles

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

off side rear shocker cover inscure clamo bracket loose

Fail 20 May 2014 129,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

off side rear shocker cover inscure clamo bracket loose

Pass 17 May 2013 114,047 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 98,476 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 85,989 miles

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

unevan makes of tyres on rear axle

Fail 17 May 2010 68,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 68,516 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 52,775 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 52,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,522 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,619 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 NKN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV53 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

WV53 NKN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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