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RK03 XYX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,648 mi
Last recorded141,648 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 141,648 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 141,648 miles

Emissions not tested due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 139,888 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 139,888 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 137,376 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 137,376 miles

Emissions not tested due miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 132,413 miles

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

reset airbag light may come check futher with dealer

Fail 25 Jul 2017 132,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,509 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 118,568 miles

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

airbag light reset may come back check with dealer?

engine management light on?

o/s/f door inner handle broken

Fail 24 Jul 2015 118,568 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

airbag light reset may come back check with dealer?

engine management light on?

o/s/f door inner handle broken

Fail 22 Jul 2015 118,568 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 112,835 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 112,835 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 106,365 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2013 106,362 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 70,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,989 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 81,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,429 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,871 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 59,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 36,162 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 XYX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

RK03 XYX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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