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RK03 XWC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,677 mi
Last recorded128,677 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 XWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 128,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 121,592 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,558 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,105 miles

Engine breather from cam cover split

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside rear tyre inner wall splitting

Offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Fail 26 Oct 2020 114,105 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine breather from cam cover split

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside rear tyre inner wall splitting

Offside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Pass 10 May 2019 110,456 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 1 May 2019 110,477 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning lamp on

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,881 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Offside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Power steering hose into rack wet

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 27 Apr 2018 106,881 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning lamp on

Offside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Power steering hose into rack wet

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,399 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated, wire on front pad broken

Fail 26 Apr 2017 103,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust clamps broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated, wire on front pad broken

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,657 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Apr 2016 100,657 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,145 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 97,145 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,747 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 89,747 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,814 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 79,810 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,208 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 18 Apr 2011 73,208 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 67,419 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,019 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,903 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,410 miles

advise chips in screen.

both front tyres wearing on edges.

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 XWC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

RK03 XWC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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