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RG53 DVO

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,943 mi
Last recorded94,943 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 DVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 94,942 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,567 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 86,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,303 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres just off limits & smooth on inner edges

n/s/f antiroll bar link boot small splits

Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres close to limits & worn on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2016 75,069 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres close to limits & worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,654 miles

child seat n/s/r

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,654 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seat n/s/r

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,070 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,894 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre on limit, worn on edge & nail in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,523 miles

front tyres close to limits & worn smooth in inner edges

very slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres close to limits & worn smooth in inner edges

very slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,122 miles

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,336 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)

airbag light on

Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,587 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 18,255 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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RG53 DVO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RG53 DVO, 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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RG53 DVO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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