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RE03 AUT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,124 mi
Last recorded125,124 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 AUT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 125,124 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 119,262 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 119,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 113,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

most rear brake pipes appear to have corrosion under plastic coating

Fail 6 Feb 2017 113,962 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

most rear brake pipes appear to have corrosion under plastic coating

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,664 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 112,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 110,535 miles

After market HID headlights fitted, no auto adust or cleaning device fitted

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 110,535 miles

After market HID headlights fitted, no auto adust or cleaning device fitted

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,760 miles

exhaust center support broken

Fail 12 Feb 2014 102,760 miles

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

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

exhaust center support broken

center rear vew mirror missing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emwl on

front and rear discs in poor condition

fuel cap seal perished

nearside wiper blade split

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2012 83,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,130 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 75,970 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,058 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3.8mm

Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,435 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,433 miles

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

Run flat tyre fitted to nearside rear.

Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,235 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 34,385 miles

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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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RE03 AUT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE03 AUT, 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 RE03 AUT registered?

RE03 AUT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is RE03 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 AUT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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