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RJ03 PHA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,336 mi
Last recorded169,336 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 PHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 169,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inside edges

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 169,331 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inside edges

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 169,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre worn to excess

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 6 Sep 2016 158,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 158,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 149,121 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust intermediate mounting bracket broken away

N/s front wiper blade in poor condition/ split

Oil leakage from engine

Fail 17 Nov 2015 149,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst broken (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level low

Exhaust intermediate mounting bracket broken away

N/s front wiper blade in poor condition/ split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leakage from engine

Pass 4 Dec 2014 143,498 miles

front discs pitted on inners

n/s/f beam pattern hard to make out

o/s/f door hinge worn

o/s/f hub cap missing

rear coil springs corroded

staining to o/s/f flexi brake hose

subframe bushs worn/age cracked

temp repair made to centre exhaust bracket

wipers worn

Fail 3 Dec 2014 143,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both headlights very cloudy

front discs pitted on inners

n/s/f beam pattern hard to make out

o/s/f door hinge worn

o/s/f hub cap missing

rear coil springs corroded

staining to o/s/f flexi brake hose

subframe bushs worn/age cracked

temp repair made to centre exhaust bracket

wipers worn

Fail 26 Nov 2013 138,103 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy and starting to affect light output

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 138,103 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy and starting to affect light output

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 132,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front number plate damaged

left side dipped headlamp aim lower limit

rear service brake inbalance evident

spare wheel missing

Fail 28 Nov 2012 132,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

front number plate damaged

left side dipped headlamp aim lower limit

rear service brake inbalance evident

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 124,287 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 124,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 116,980 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 109,489 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 109,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 103,943 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 99,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 95,920 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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RJ03 PHA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RJ03 PHA, 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 RJ03 PHA registered?

RJ03 PHA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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