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MK03 RDV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,093 mi
Last recorded79,093 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 RDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,093 miles

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,719 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 70,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,560 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 69,559 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 67,733 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,675 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 67,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,339 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 52,339 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 118,895 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 115,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 108,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 92,610 miles

brake pedal soft

front tyres scrubbing inside edges

n/s/r tyre scrubbing outside edge & tread on 1.6mm

various stone chips to zone "a" w/screen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,162 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder advise tracking

Fail 14 Mar 2007 54,317 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,637 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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MK03 RDV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MK03 RDV, 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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MK03 RDV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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