MOT Status
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158,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer coverings starting to swell with rust under them (1.1.11 (c))
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
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))
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
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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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