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RF03 XGA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,520 mi
Last recorded143,520 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 143,520 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 136,899 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on

Pass 26 Nov 2014 136,899 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on

Pass 10 Dec 2013 128,020 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 128,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 120,925 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 109,860 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2011 109,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 99,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 99,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,986 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,875 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 XGA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

RF03 XGA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 August 2003.

Is RF03 XGA safe to buy?

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