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RF03 EVK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,460 mi
Last recorded185,460 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 EVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 185,460 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 185,459 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 181,671 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 177,751 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 173,920 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 170,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 167,575 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 164,330 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 162,497 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 5 Jan 2018 157,138 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 151,545 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 151,545 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 146,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,384 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 141,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,605 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 131,963 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 117,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,354 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 105,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,456 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 64,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres almost bold on edges

three high level brake light bulbs emiting a dim light

Fail 11 Oct 2006 50,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres almost bold on edges

three high level brake light bulbs emiting a dim light

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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RF03 EVK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF03 EVK, 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 RF03 EVK registered?

RF03 EVK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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