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YR53 WGO

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,689 mi
Last recorded106,689 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 WGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,689 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle & chassis

Fail 30 Sep 2019 106,669 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle & chassis

Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,257 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 100,250 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

eml light on

Fail 20 Sep 2016 84,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,740 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,592 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,613 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,195 miles

Baffles loose in centre exhaust

Fail 22 Sep 2010 52,195 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Baffles loose in centre exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,675 miles

exaust system rattling cat broken up

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,314 miles

advise 2 bulbs out in centre brake light.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,110 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracks in the tread not reching the ply or cords

Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,769 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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YR53 WGO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR53 WGO, 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 YR53 WGO registered?

YR53 WGO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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