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DA03 RJU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,385 mi
Last recorded180,385 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 RJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 180,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight travel brake pedal

Pass 30 Oct 2020 179,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf wishbone rear bush has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 179,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf wishbone rear bush has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 176,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 176,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 174,037 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 172,172 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 166,666 miles

Airbag light came on intermittently

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2016 166,666 miles

Airbag light came on intermittently

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2015 161,187 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 156,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 150,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 146,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 141,390 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 125,615 miles

rear number plate fadding but still readable.

Pass 19 May 2009 110,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 92,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 72,791 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 52,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DA03 RJU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA03 RJU, 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 DA03 RJU registered?

DA03 RJU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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