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RJ03 TKY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,980 mi
Last recorded140,980 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 TKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 140,980 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 140,980 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 126,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 121,670 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,213 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 117,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,820 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 105,531 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,013 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,013 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2018 84,557 miles

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

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge + age cracking (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + age cracking (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + age cracking (4.1.E.2b)

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

some wear in o/s & n/s/f discs

Pass 20 Feb 2016 75,173 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,237 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,927 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,134 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 40,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,989 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,210 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 TKY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ03 TKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ03 TKY registered?

RJ03 TKY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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