2003 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · WF03 RXD
2003 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 117,962 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF03 RXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2023
- 117,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF03 RXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A3 (WF03 RXD) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WF03 RXD Mileage History
- 04/11/2021106,579 mi
- 17/11/2021106,770 mi+191 mi
- 17/11/2021106,774 mi+4 mi
- 28/10/2022112,334 mi+5,560 mi
- 07/12/2023117,962 mi+5,628 mi
Average of roughly 5,447 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The front lower wishbone rear voided rubber bushes split and tear under heavy braking and cornering, while ball joints develop play, leading to knock noises over speed cushions and uneven front tyre wear.
- 1.8T Push-Fit Ignition Coil Pack Insulation BreakdownModerate
The individual push-fit ignition coil packs located atop each spark plug suffer thermal fatigue from turbocharger heat, breaking down internally and creating sudden engine misfires under load.
- Central Convenience Module (CCM) Water Ingress from Scuttle Drain ClogsSerious
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