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RJ52 VRL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,728 mi
Last recorded158,728 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 VRL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 158,728 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

offside handbrake cable swollen

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated exhaust still supported

Fail 29 May 2017 158,728 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

offside handbrake cable swollen

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated exhaust still supported

Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,503 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 129,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 113,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 113,574 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,908 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 96,920 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 96,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,086 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,777 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,845 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,785 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,564 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,824 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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RJ52 VRL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RJ52 VRL, 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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RJ52 VRL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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