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RF03 TLX

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,351 mi
Last recorded97,351 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 TLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,351 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 16 Jul 2018 97,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also directional tyre fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

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

front anti roll bar mounting bushes slight play

Pass 24 May 2017 92,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General under body corrosion

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 92,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General under body corrosion

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,298 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F & O/S/R Tyre Wearing Thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 88,298 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F & O/S/R Tyre Wearing Thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,019 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 68,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported ok

Pass 10 May 2013 52,082 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 52,084 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 52,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 42,991 miles

both front tyres low on tread

n/s/f c.v boot , tiny hole at smaller end of boot

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Fail 9 May 2012 42,991 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front tyres low on tread

n/s/f c.v boot , tiny hole at smaller end of boot

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 May 2011 39,264 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

rear no. plate poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,123 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,995 miles

n/s/r tyre low and sidewall perished

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,902 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,598 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 TLX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 RF03 TLX, 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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RF03 TLX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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