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RJ03 RVR

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,871 mi
Last recorded81,871 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 RVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 81,871 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished. 225/45/zr17 94w xl

play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Fail 22 Nov 2017 81,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished. 225/45/zr17 94w xl

play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,692 miles

both front indicators pale

both inner cv gaiters need new straps allowing grease out of seal

centre exhaust has slight leak

rear axle bushes starting to detach

Fail 24 Mar 2016 76,692 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

both front indicators pale

both inner cv gaiters need new straps allowing grease out of seal

centre exhaust has slight leak

rear axle bushes starting to detach

Fail 26 Mar 2015 73,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,209 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,254 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,827 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 61,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,223 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,269 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 51,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,790 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,183 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 18 May 2007 30,321 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,562 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 RVR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJ03 RVR, 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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RJ03 RVR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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