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RF52 KBN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,058 mi
Last recorded83,058 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 KBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,058 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 83,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,178 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2014 71,337 miles

both front brake hose's slightly perished

both rear axle bush's starting to split slightly

exhaust system corroding on surface and starting to flake more so at rear

n/s rear tyre on 2mm and o/s rear on 2.5mm (minimum 1.6mm) both rear tyres slightly perished and slightly feathered

small split on end of plastic servo pipe (secure and not leaking at present)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 71,337 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE - brake pedal feels poor

both front brake hose's slightly perished

both rear axle bush's starting to split slightly

both rear indicators slightly faded

engine management light on

exhaust system corroding on surface and starting to flake more so at rear

n/s rear tyre on 2mm and o/s rear on 2.5mm (minimum 1.6mm) both rear tyres slightly perished and slightly feathered

small split on end of plastic servo pipe (secure and not leaking at present)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,850 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

engine oil level exceeding maximun level

engine oilstained, rocker cover breather pipe split

front brake hoses perished slightly

front wishbone arm rear bushes perished

powersteering pipework oilstained slightly

slight bind evident from both rear brakes

slight corrosion on both front and rear brake discs,10% on braking surfaces

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,688 miles

breather pipe on intake system slightly damp with oil

front wipers smear screen slightly

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

top engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 63,688 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

breather pipe on intake system slightly damp with oil

front wipers smear screen slightly

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

top engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,454 miles

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

coolant level slightly low, filler cap partially insecure and slight coolant staining on engine under crankshaft pulley

engine cover fitted

engine slightly oil stained

front brake discs slightly corroded

front wishbone arm, rear bushes slightly worn

offside windscreen wiper blade split at end

slight play in steering rack

slight rubbing noise evident from drive belt area when engine running

strong advise - both rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,454 miles

coolant level slightly low, filler cap partially insecure and slight coolant staining on engine under crankshaft pulley

engine cover fitted

engine slightly oil stained

front brake discs slightly corroded

front wishbone arm, rear bushes slightly worn

offside windscreen wiper blade split at end

slight play in steering rack

slight rubbing noise evident from drive belt area when engine running

strong advise - both rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,341 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,401 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,468 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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RF52 KBN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 RF52 KBN, 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 RF52 KBN registered?

RF52 KBN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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