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RF03 UHZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,485 mi
Last recorded115,485 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 UHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 115,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 115,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 111,107 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,320 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 106,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 101,620 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 101,611 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 94,161 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 94,161 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,983 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre showing signs of distortion

Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,268 miles

19% front brakes imbalance

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 31,080 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 31,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 UHZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF03 UHZ registered?

RF03 UHZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is RF03 UHZ safe to buy?

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