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N111 RBT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,233 mi
Last recorded133,233 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 RBT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 133,233 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 112,755 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 112,755 miles

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 Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 104,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 3 May 2013 95,201 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind at offside front wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,598 miles

o/s/f coil spring top mounting

Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,590 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 88,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 81,640 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 81,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 59,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,565 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 48,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,756 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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N111 RBT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 N111 RBT, 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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N111 RBT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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