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RK03 XKB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,675 mi
Last recorded52,675 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 XKB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 52,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,109 miles

Both sides front Headlamps lens dull

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,744 miles

(Service light on)

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 51,523 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,245 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 51,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,003 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 51,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits uncontrollable fast idle, Lambda high due to unstable acceleration. (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,412 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 49,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,381 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,663 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,198 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,369 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,663 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,439 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,384 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 43,670 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2006 43,670 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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RK03 XKB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK03 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

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

Is RK03 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 XKB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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