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MK03 RDZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,217 mi
Last recorded158,217 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 RDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 158,217 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 14 May 2016 150,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2016 150,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 142,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 142,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 132,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,796 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 115,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,824 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 99,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 90,805 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 84,242 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 84,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2007 78,860 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 78,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 76,690 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 76,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 76,535 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 RDZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MK03 RDZ, 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 RDZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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