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RA53 EFC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,877 mi
Last recorded87,877 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 EFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,877 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 87,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,752 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,520 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 78,520 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,635 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,280 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 65,278 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,796 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,472 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,367 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,628 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 17,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,797 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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RA53 EFC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA53 EFC, 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 RA53 EFC registered?

RA53 EFC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is RA53 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 EFC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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