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RG03 EAM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,237 mi
Last recorded136,237 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 EAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 136,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 136,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,140 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 122,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,123 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim damaged

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,339 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,070 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,555 miles

Both front suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,049 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,765 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,912 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 44,699 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,836 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 31,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,745 miles

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

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 EAM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EAM, 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 EAM registered?

RG03 EAM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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