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RK53 AXY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,773 mi
Last recorded138,773 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 AXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 138,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 138,767 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged Link broken lower suspension arm (3.4.2)

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

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

Engine management light illuminated to indicate a fault

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 124,009 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,614 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 103,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,742 miles

Offside front and nearside front lower wishbones have slight play at the mounting.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 96,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front and nearside front lower wishbones have slight play at the mounting.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,611 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2012 90,592 miles

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

engine cover fitted

n/s/r seat folded forward

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,409 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,318 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 62,843 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,950 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 41,950 miles

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

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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RK53 AXY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK53 AXY, 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 RK53 AXY registered?

RK53 AXY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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