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RK03 XJU

2003 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,032 mi
Last recorded136,032 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 XJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 136,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 131,694 miles

Nearside bodysill damaged

Offside Front front tyre wearing on edges

headlights deteriotating

Pass 5 Aug 2016 129,590 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & now requires replacing

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 3 Aug 2016 129,520 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & now requires replacing

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 122,318 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 122,318 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,612 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Nearside corner of front bumper insecure

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 118,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Nearside corner of front bumper insecure

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 111,744 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy and creeping down partially

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Nov 2012 104,944 miles

exhaust catalyst rusty

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

slight fraying to nearside front seat belt.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,530 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 99,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,754 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate coming loose

Fail 10 Nov 2010 93,752 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate coming loose

Pass 4 Nov 2009 88,752 miles

possible fault with rear fog light switch.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 88,752 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

possible fault with rear fog light switch.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 73,538 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 73,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 66,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 66,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,465 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 55,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XJU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

RK03 XJU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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