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R28 TAT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,918 mi
Last recorded119,918 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 TAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 119,918 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,088 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,335 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 108,227 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,781 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,047 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,663 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,303 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,348 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,894 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,940 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 28,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,418 miles

front brake pads close to warning wire

rear number plate starting to delaminate and deterioate

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,442 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,472 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 15,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,039 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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R28 TAT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R28 TAT, 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 R28 TAT registered?

R28 TAT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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