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RJ03 RVU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,010 mi
Last recorded74,010 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 RVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,010 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 73,951 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 27 Jun 2011 68,741 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

OS and NS rear brake pads worn

OSR tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,101 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 64,100 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,531 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,847 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 41,710 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,086 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 RVU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

RJ03 RVU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is RJ03 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ03 RVU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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