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FX03 RYM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,167 mi
Last recorded193,167 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 RYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 193,167 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 193,167 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 179,360 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 179,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 161,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 150,345 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 150,345 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 138,993 miles

back box corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 138,993 miles

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

back box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 127,598 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 118,314 miles

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

both rear brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2009 109,750 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 97,237 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 97,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 82,855 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,144 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,767 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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FX03 RYM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX03 RYM, 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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FX03 RYM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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