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RF53 FWB

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,367 mi
Last recorded132,367 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 FWB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 132,367 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 123,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 123,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,270 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 117,270 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 117,208 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust centre mount and rear silencer bracket deteriorated

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2012 117,207 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust centre mount and rear silencer bracket deteriorated

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2011 111,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated(attention required)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 111,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated(attention required)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 103,023 miles

1 bulb out in high level stoplamp

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 103,023 miles

1 bulb out in high level stoplamp

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 91,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen cracked outside the swept area

Pass 16 Oct 2009 91,748 miles

Windscreen cracked outside the swept area

Fail 13 Oct 2008 76,702 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres 2mm on inner edges and worn uneven

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres 2mm on inner edges and worn uneven

Fail 24 Oct 2007 64,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake disc`s slightly corroded on outer face.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front brake disc`s slightly corroded on outer face.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,274 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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RF53 FWB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF53 FWB, 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 RF53 FWB registered?

RF53 FWB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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