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RG03 BZV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,677 mi
Last recorded118,677 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 BZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 118,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 117,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 113,468 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 107,631 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2020 107,631 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,538 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight coolant leak

slight play o/s n/s front arm rear bushes

surface corrosion rear axle,springs

Fail 17 Apr 2019 103,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

headlights faded

rear tyres wearing low

slight coolant leak

slight play o/s n/s front arm rear bushes

surface corrosion rear axle,springs

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,124 miles

headlights fading

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,springs

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,313 miles

ECU light on

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,shockers

Fail 21 Apr 2017 91,313 miles

ECU light on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,shockers

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,552 miles

rear axle and springs corroding

slight wear front,rear discs

Fail 18 Apr 2016 85,552 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear axle and springs corroding

slight wear front,rear discs

ECU light on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,428 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,804 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,186 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 35,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,753 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,574 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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RG03 BZV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RG03 BZV, 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 RG03 BZV registered?

RG03 BZV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is RG03 BZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG03 BZV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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