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AD03 WZV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,536 mi
Last recorded83,536 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 83,536 miles

Clutch operation and bite low

Front Discs slight surface rust

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs slight surface rust

Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 83,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,802 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 81,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Engine compartment (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 80,138 miles

Body damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,447 miles

Front Under bonnet, electrical wire sleeves/cover damaged/chewed

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms/components and prescribed areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under bonnet and under vehicle; covers, trays and heatshields fitted, obscuring view to testable items

Underbody components corroded, not considered excessive at time of test- front and rear

Various body panels and body parts damaged and misaligned all around, not likely to cause injury at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2021 78,438 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))

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

Front Under bonnet, electrical wire sleeves/cover damaged/chewed

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms/components and prescribed areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under bonnet and under vehicle; covers, trays and heatshields fitted, obscuring view to testable items

Underbody components corroded, not considered excessive at time of test- front and rear

Various body panels and body parts damaged and misaligned all around, not likely to cause injury at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,728 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,321 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,594 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,458 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,069 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,657 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 69,654 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,334 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 68,330 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads low

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,920 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,683 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,760 miles

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre perrishing and close to limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edegs and perrishing

Fail 24 Sep 2008 27,760 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside rear tyre perrishing and close to limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edegs and perrishing

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,178 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,717 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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AD03 WZV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD03 WZV, 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 AD03 WZV registered?

AD03 WZV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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