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RE03 PZX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

206,163 mi
Last recorded206,163 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 PZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 206,163 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective near side and off side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side and off side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near side and off side (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion under neath vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2024 203,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper not aligned correctly but not insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 201,809 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 197,333 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 187,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 178,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 173,984 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 164,437 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 164,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment rubber bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 147,374 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 129,047 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 114,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 110,444 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 104,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,268 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,689 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,829 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 82,859 miles

rear tyres weaing low

Pass 11 Apr 2008 76,324 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 76,324 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 69,940 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 61,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 PZX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE03 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

RE03 PZX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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