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RK03 XXP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

158,411 mi
Last recorded158,411 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 XXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 158,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes have the powder coating starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 2mm so will be needed very soon? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

engine light on but pre 1st July 2003 so exempt on mot

servo pipe has a hairline crack starting but not yet leaking. Advise replacing soon for safety

side skirts fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2026 158,411 miles

All direction indicators not working removed and cleaned hazard switch and now working if fault returns advise replacing hazard switch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes have the powder coating starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 2mm so will be needed very soon? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

engine light on but pre 1st July 2003 so exempt on mot

servo pipe has a hairline crack starting but not yet leaking. Advise replacing soon for safety

side skirts fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2025 154,020 miles

2nd bonnet catch a little sticky

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine light on but pre 1st July 2003 so exempt on mot

powder coating on brake pipes starting to swell/deteriorate

servo pipe has some hairline cracks starting but not yet to fail criteria

side skirts fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2025 153,939 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

2nd bonnet catch a little sticky

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine light on but pre 1st July 2003 so exempt on mot

powder coating on brake pipes starting to swell/deteriorate

servo pipe has some hairline cracks starting but not yet to fail criteria

side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2024 145,726 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine light on but pre 1st july 2003 so exempt

rear brake pads 3-4mm

side skirts fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 135,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer coverings starting to swell with rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at 39mm (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight starting to deteriorate

engine light on but pre 1st July 2003 so exempt

Pass 15 Mar 2022 126,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer casings starting to swell with rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

crack o/s of screen 38mm at this time

Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer coverings starting to swell with rust under them (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 98,007 miles

All direction indicators not working all not flashing at all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer coverings starting to swell with rust under them (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

em light on but pre 1st July 2003 so exempt

Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.37mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.51mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded up

Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,741 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,550 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,391 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,485 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,180 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 64,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,566 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 58,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,935 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 48,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,097 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,490 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,662 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 33,662 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,499 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 XXP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XXP, 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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RK03 XXP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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