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RJ52 XTR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,322 mi
Last recorded150,322 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 XTR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 150,322 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 150,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 145,537 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 145,537 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 119,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 114,721 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 109,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 104,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 96,724 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 96,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 91,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 88,342 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 88,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,806 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 XTR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ52 XTR, 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 RJ52 XTR registered?

RJ52 XTR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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