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YR53 WGW

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,310 mi
Last recorded139,310 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 WGW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,310 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 135,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 135,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 128,383 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 128,379 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.45 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 450ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 121,511 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 121,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,318 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 104,587 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,591 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,576 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,644 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,888 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear shock absorber covers loose

slight play in both front arm rear bushes

Fail 20 Feb 2012 70,888 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear shock absorber covers loose

slight play in both front arm rear bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,463 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,982 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 55,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 47,137 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 47,115 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,694 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,617 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack .near side tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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 WGW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 YR53 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

YR53 WGW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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