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RJ53 AUR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,402 mi
Last recorded130,402 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 AUR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 130,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,869 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,392 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 110,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,233 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 91,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 85,936 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 71,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 64,710 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,873 miles

Advise:front & rear no.plates fading

Advise:o/s/r brake light slightly dim

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,440 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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RJ53 AUR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AUR, 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 AUR registered?

RJ53 AUR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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