MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/6015 edges slick (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both nearside and offside front sill lips damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ridged pipe is corroded in multiple spots and is part of the hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking around circumference of tyre but no cords visible at time of test,outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slick (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ridged pipe is corroded in multiple spots and is part of the hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking around circumference of tyre but no cords visible at time of test,inner edge slick (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear behind tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
uneven wear offside rear tyre
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet (6.1.C.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
oil leak
uneven wear offside rear tyre
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
near side rear light lense damaged
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
near side rear light lense damaged
both rear tyres perishing
engine oil leak
nearside front suspension arm bush perishing
nearside rear light lens cracked
noise from engine area
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres perishing
brake foot pedal soft
engine oil leak
nearside front suspension arm bush perishing
nearside rear light lens cracked
noise from engine area
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
centre exhaust support corroded away
front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside rear light unit damaged
offside front inner cv boot loose
windscreen damage
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
centre exhaust support corroded away
front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside rear light unit damaged
offside front inner cv boot loose
windscreen damage
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO03 RZP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 AO03 RZP, 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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AO03 RZP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2003.
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