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RF03 MVW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,646 mi
Last recorded153,646 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 MVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 153,646 miles

Lower Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 153,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle beam corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Lower Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 148,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated From brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Rear Rear axle beam corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 143,848 miles

Front Stone chips in zone A and B.

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 143,848 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Stone chips in zone A and B.

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 141,802 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2022 140,761 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 15 Jun 2022 140,759 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 31 Mar 2021 133,302 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 133,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 127,923 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 121,016 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,163 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)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,500 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 74,606 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 69,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 64,496 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2012 60,043 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 55,404 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,236 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 49,236 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,207 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 37,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,475 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,452 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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RF03 MVW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

RF03 MVW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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