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YR53 WGV

2003 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,031 mi
Last recorded167,031 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 WGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 167,031 miles

car to low to rbt

Fail 29 Mar 2018 167,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

car to low to rbt

Fail 20 Jan 2017 162,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 155,160 miles

engine cover fited under tray cover fitted oil leake

Fail 29 Jan 2016 155,160 miles

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

engine cover fited under tray cover fitted oil leake

Fail 14 Dec 2015 156,124 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom dog bone (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom round bush (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak from under engine compartment

Pass 1 Aug 2014 151,348 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 151,348 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 140,187 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 128,545 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 128,545 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 121,213 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 121,335 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 104,531 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 82,664 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 73,881 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,847 miles

Engine coolant level very low

Nearside rear brake pads RIGHT ON legal limit, suggest change ASAP

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WGV is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YR53 WGV, 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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YR53 WGV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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