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RK03 XFJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,322 mi
Last recorded193,322 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 XFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 193,322 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 184,146 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 167,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 152,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 152,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 144,971 miles

near side front wishbone rear bush unbonded

near side rear indicator becoming white

rear brake pipes corroding under plastic coating

Fail 1 Feb 2014 144,971 miles

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

near side front wishbone rear bush unbonded

near side rear indicator becoming white

rear brake pipes corroding under plastic coating

Pass 16 Feb 2013 138,931 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 132,311 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 126,666 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 126,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 105,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 105,113 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,246 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 84,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,667 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,970 miles

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

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

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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RK03 XFJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK03 XFJ, 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 RK03 XFJ registered?

RK03 XFJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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