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RK03 XWP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,475 mi
Last recorded121,475 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 XWP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,475 miles

Front suspension rubbers age cracking/perishing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s close to limit requires attention (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm age cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded rear box poor

small stone chips

Fail 2 Sep 2017 121,171 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Front suspension rubbers age cracking/perishing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s close to limit requires attention (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm age cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pad warning lamp active at time of test

exhaust corroded rear box poor

small stone chips

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,004 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2016 109,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,599 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 104,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 11 Sep 2014 94,614 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,031 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,852 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 171,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 64,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,681 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 1 Mar 2008 47,822 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 47,822 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,747 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 XWP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

RK03 XWP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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