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RJ53 AFA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,083 mi
Last recorded88,083 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 AFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 86,034 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,707 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 83,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,849 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,577 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 71,107 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 71,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,213 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,060 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,240 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,233 miles

Front and Rear Number plates starting to delaminate

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Rear wiper washer not working

Fail 14 Aug 2008 38,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,892 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Oil level on minimum

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,441 miles

nail in o/s/f/tyre.nail in n/s.r/tyre nail ino/s/r tyre.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,083 miles

front tyres worn

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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RJ53 AFA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RJ53 AFA, 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 RJ53 AFA registered?

RJ53 AFA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is RJ53 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 AFA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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